🌵 Aloe Vera – Medicinal Aloe
Aloe barbadensis miller
Popular succulent with fleshy, green leaves filled with soothing gel, valued for both its ornamental and medicinal qualities.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida / Cold-sensitive
🌍 Native Origin: Arabian Peninsula
☀️ Light: Bright, direct to filtered sunlight
💧 Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
📏 Size: 12–24" tall indoors
🌸 Bloom Time: Late winter to spring; tubular yellow or orange flowers on tall stalks
🪴 Houseplant Use: Great for sunny kitchens, patios, or mixed succulent groupings
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Use Coast of Maine Mount Desert Island Blend for excellent drainage and healthy roots in small pots.