Aloe Vera
4.7 out of 5 (1351 experiences)
About Aloe Vera
Sunburnt folks around the world turn to Aloe to soothe their skin, but did you know humans have been using Aloe for almost 4,000 years? 🤯
Beyond sunburns, Aloe vera gel is known for soothing a variety of ailments such as wounds, skin infections, hair loss, eczema, and more. Aloe was known worldwide for its healing properties and became a skin care staple across ancient cultures in Egypt, Greece, Rome, Babylonia, and China. 🧴
Aloe is a sun-loving plant that evolved in the deserts of the Arabian peninsula. They’ve developed many clever tricks that help protect them from the harsh rays of the sun, many of which help soothe us as well! 😎
Taxonomy
Aloe vera
Aloe
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Barbados Aloe, Burn Aloe, Coral Fire, True Aloe and Aloe vera 'hedgehog'
How to care for Aloe Vera
How often to water your Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Aloe Vera in your home
Aloe Vera love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Aloe Vera does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aloe Vera in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Aloe Vera
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aloe Vera after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is this looking normal Think I’m killing it is this normal? First time trying my green thumb
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Time to Divide and Conquer! #AloeVera I’m so happy my aloe Vera will be flowering ! I got this as a gift from my husband two years ago. It needs a new pot and I’ll have many many new plants to grow from it. It’s a beaut!
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I need help with my aloe! The leaves have turned a yellowing reddish color and look almost soggy or shriveling. I thought maybe I was over watering it but It’s been dry for about two-three weeks now and it looks the same. What am I doing wrong?
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Vera wang has 2 new sprouts! 🥰
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Why is my aloe plant brown? It isn’t completely brown just on the tips. I haven’t watered it in about a week. What can I do to make it completely green?
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One of the stem keeps decaying on the left side. This happened even after reporting it to a bigger pot (ceramic). Please help. #AloeVera
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My aloe has developed some spots. Almost looks like a fungus. #AloeVera
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#IdolizedChamisa Hello Everyone, I hope y’all are having a great day. However, I am not. I really, no desperately need your to save a few of plants that have been attacked by gnats. I have tried several home remedies and store products but to no avail. I can’t rid of them. To name a few:  peroxide and water, cinnamon, neem oil Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Do you know of any effective treatment I can use. Please!! Thanks in advance for all time and support.
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Hey plant family Im new here and learning about plants. I purchased an aloe plant 2 weeks ago to bring in oxygen to my bed room. But I notice 2 stem already died 😢 any recommendation on how to best take care of my aloe plant thank you. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy
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My aloe is turning grey. I just repotted him as he had some root rot from the store and wasn't in the right type of soil, but now he's going grey and I'm not sure why or what to do. Help please! #AloeVera
Care Summary for Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
This plant was a gift from my sisters teacher as a baby aloe. My mom is not good with plants and he was dying so I swooped in and took care of him. He's grown so much and has given me many baby's even though he is a bit neglected, I have since paid more attention and he is doing great!
Don’t overwater this poor baby! Once a week is usually sufficient! I love that in larger plants, it propagates on its own and is simple to remove the new plants into another container! I occasionally feed mine leftover plain coffee watered down, and it seems to help it grow larger. I have an enormous outdoor planter with an aloe that’s so large that it’s falling over. I’ve cut it back and reported at least three times in the past four or five years!!
* This plant sits in a west-facing window sill in a small terracotta pot. I water it about every 15 days or so.*
This plant is not one of my favorites. It's just an aloe. I can't remember how I acquired it, but it's been hanging out in my window sill for years now. One daughter says they are good to eat (yuck). One daughter says they are good for her skin (okay). I keep my plant out of reach of my daughters.
Word to the wise: DO. NOT. OVERWATER. EVER.