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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is listed botanically as Aloe vera. It may also be listed as curaçao aloe, indian aloe, jaffarabad aloe, mediterranean aloe. Aloe vera is a succulent with fleshy, water-storing leaves arranged in a rosette. It thrives in bright light, fast-draining soil, and infrequent watering, making it a popular low-maintenance houseplant and warm-climate container plant. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and lower water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Aloe and in the family Asphodelaceae. PlotPal currently carries Aloe Vera as an indoor growing and houseplant reference. Recorded garden roles include houseplant. Growing note: Use a gritty, fast-draining mix and let the soil dry substantially between waterings. Indoors, place it in very bright light and rotate the pot occasionally for even growth. Keep water out of the crown and protect the plant from freezing temperatures. Propagation or sowing note: Usually propagated from offsets rather than seed Plant-health prevention note: Avoid chronically wet soil, use a container with drainage holes, and do not leave water sitting in the crown. Pest-prevention note: Inspect leaf bases and crevices regularly and isolate new plants before placing them near an existing collection. Common pests in the reference include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Spider mites. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Soft rot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.