Common Name: Aloe vera or True Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis miller Family: Aloe Flowers: Aloe vera will flower, but only when it reaches maturity, at about 4 or 5 years of age. When it does flower, it’s blooms are orange and attached to a stalk that grows out of the center of the plant. Reproduction: Aloe vera reproduces by pups or offshoots, small plants which grow attached to the mother plant. They can be separated and moved to another pot, where they will grow on their own. Common problems: Aloe vera is a very hardy succulent, but watch out for root-rot. Over watering can quickly lead to brown, mushy leaves and death. I have also noticed that some of my Aloe veras that were exposed to very bright sunlight turned and orangey-brown. They were still healthy, but didn’t look as good. Placing them somewhere that got a little less light returned them to their natural green. Megan’s Thoughts: Aloe vera is one of the most well-known succulents and is sold at many garden centers or nurseries. Many people know about it because it has medicinal properties, and so is used in skin care products. However, most people do not know that “aloe” is actually the name of a plant family, not just one plant. Aloe vera is the most famous aloe, but there are over 500 other species. For example, Aloe Striata, Tiger Tooth Aloe, and Red Aloe. I often use Aloe Vera as a “thriller” in my arrangements. Their height and unique shape make the piece interesting and exciting!
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