Learn All About Aloe Vera with our Guide
Aloe Vera is a low maintenance type of Succulent native to Africa, which comes from the Liliaceae family. There are over 500 species of this impressive plant which has many health benefits including using the gel inside the leaves as a treatment for burns and sun burn. The care of an Aloe Vera is similar to that of a cactus in that it requires very little water to thrive, making it an excellent option for beginner plant parents.
Light |
Aloe Vera prefers bright indirect light however can tolerate direct light if this is introduced slowly. |
Watering |
Aloe Vera needs watered just once every 3-4 weeks in spring and summer and even less in the winter months. |
Humidity |
Aloe Vera requires very little humidity, so it is best to avoid misting. |
Temperature |
Aloe Vera thrive in temperatures of 10-24c |
Fertilizer |
Aloe Vera only requires fed once in Spring and once in Summer with an all-purpose feed or specialist feed for cactus and succulents. |
Toxicity |
Aloe Vera are toxic to animals so is best kept out of the way of pets who have a tendency to nibble! |
Additional Care Information |
It is best to water Aloe Vera from the bottom as it does not like water sitting on it. |
Troubleshooting |
If your Aloe Vera leaves become shrunken or shrivelled this is a sign that your plant needs watered. Leaf tips turning brown or red could mean it is getting too much light, in which case you can simply move the plant a metre back to diffuse the suns rays. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.