| Common Name | Aloe vera |
| Botanical Name | Aloe barbadensis miller |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Plant Type | Succulent, herb, perennial |
| Mature Size | 12-36 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Full, partial |
| Toxicity Maintenance | Toxic to humans and pets Low |
Potted aloe looks nice on decks and patios where it also comes in handy for use on emergency burns and bites.
Outdoors, blooming may occur in late spring or early summer; blooms generally don’t appear on potted indoor specimens. Either way, the plant needs to be very mature in order to bloom at all and, even still, may not bloom every year, especially if the leaves are being harvested for use. Aloe requires little watering and virtually no fertilizing, making it an easy-care houseplant for beginner gardeners.
If you bought plants on Powell Ave. at the Great Glebe Garage Sale, you can find out how to care for them right here. These plants were grown by our neighbours, not at Rootcraft, but we have a website where we can post the info and they don’t. Also, they’re our family😊