Aloe vera |
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Aloe Vera or Medicinal Aloe |
Description
The rosette of this plant consists of fleshy gray green leaves, which are narrow, succulent and erect with soft spines on margins. This Aloe is a slow to moderate grower. Flowers are spikes of yellow, 2'-3' tall and bloom late winter to summer. Thisaloe can form large clumps. It will tolerate full to partial sun, needs some supplemental water in heat and good drainage. It attracts hummingbirds. This aloe is a Mediterranean native. The sap is used for burns and abrasions.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Patio, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Massplanting, Smallspaces, Medicinal
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.
