Aloe Vera the Wonder Plant

by Luis

This plant was purchased a few years back for 1.99 and this is the second time that blooms, now I can't even move the pot

The genus is native to tropical and southern Africa, Madagascar, Jordan, the Arabian Peninsula, and various islands in the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Réunion, Comoros, etc.). A few species have also become naturalized in other regions (Mediterranean, India, Australia, North and South America,

When it comes to watering, an Aloe Vera plant is in greater danger of being overwatered than underwatered. Aloes like a soil that drains well. A cactus mix or a sandy soil is good for larger pots. Smaller pots drain quickly, and any good potting soil will do the trick. Water your Aloe sparingly in the winter since it won’t be drying up very fast.

Aloe is cherished for its wound-healing and pain-relieving effects to treat burns from grease splatter or hot utensils.

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Louise on Mar 14, 2016
did not know alova blooms

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- Luis on Mar 14, 2016
  I have been very lucky never goes outdoors and its never moved from the window and it has bloomed twice, weights over 50 pounds now
  
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