ALOE VERA

Aloe barbadensis

Also known as Medicinal Aloe, Aloe Vera is widely cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses, and is commonly found in many consumer products such as beverages, lotions, and cosmetics.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Succulents

Hardiness: 26˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate

Average Size: 2’ H × 2’ W

Coverage: 3 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Yellow Flower Stalk

Flower Season: Spring

Fruit: Multicarpulate, Green to Brown

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: Yes

Allergies: Unknown

Although Aloe Vera does well in heat and has high stress tolerance, it is recommended to plant in partial shade if planted in Lake Havasu City. Black widow spiders are known to nest within the clump of the Aloe Vera. Foliage becomes flaccid and purple when cold or drought stressed.