Aloe Vera

🔬Scientific Name:
Aloe vera (syn. Aloe barbadensis)

🌳Type: Succulent perennial with thick fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes.

☀️Climatic Conditions: Thrives in warm, arid to semi-arid climates; prefers full sun to bright filtered light; tolerates drought; optimum temperatures 20–30°C; avoid frost and waterlogging.

💊Medicinal Value: Leaf gel used for burns, skin irritation, and anti-inflammatory cosmetics; contains hydrating polysaccharides, vitamins, and soothing compounds. (Note: internal use only under proper guidance.)

🛠️Uses:

• Aloe gel for topical skin care, minor burns, and hydration.
• Cosmetics in lotions, shampoos, and soaps.
• Ornamental as a low-maintenance indoor/outdoor succulent.
• Traditional remedies used in folk medicine (use cautiously).
• Propagation via offsets (“pups”) for easy multiplication.

✨Interesting Facts:

• Aloe has been cultivated for thousands of years for its skin benefits.
• The clear gel is distinct from the yellow latex — latex can be irritating and should be used cautiously.
• Excellent low-maintenance plant for classrooms and school gardens.

Care Tips:

• Use well-draining sandy soil or a cactus/succulent mix and pots with drainage holes.
• Provide bright sunlight or filtered light; protect from hard frost.
• Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Repot when crowded and remove pups to propagate.

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