Aloe vera (Aloe Vera Plant)
Overview
Uses: Indoor houseplant, patio container plant, windowsills, and medicinal gardens.
Benefits: Known for its soothing, gel-filled leaves used in skincare and natural remedies. Drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and air-purifying—ideal for homes, offices, and sunny spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 12 (grown as an indoor or patio plant in colder zones)
Life Cycle: Tender perennial succulent
Sun: Full Sun to Bright Indirect Light
Mature Height: 18" – 24"
Mature Width: 12" – 18"
Bloom Season: Late Winter through Summer (indoors, occasionally)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Aloe vera is one of the world’s most beloved succulents—valued for its distinctive rosette of fleshy green leaves filled with a cooling gel that has been used for centuries in natural skincare and home remedies. The Aloe plant is both functional and decorative, offering sculptural beauty and easy care for any environment.
Perfect for bright windowsills, sunny kitchens, and warm patios, Aloe vera thrives with minimal attention and little water. In ideal conditions, mature plants produce tall flower spikes with tubular yellow or orange blooms, adding an extra touch of beauty to this practical favorite.
Whether grown indoors year-round or outdoors during the warm months, Aloe vera brings a refreshing, modern aesthetic and everyday usefulness to your plant collection.
Care
Aloe Vera Plant Care
Grow Aloe vera in full sun or bright indirect light. Indoors, place near a sunny window—south- or west-facing light is ideal. Outdoors, acclimate gradually to full sun to avoid leaf scorch.
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry out completely between waterings. During winter, reduce watering frequency significantly.
Fertilize lightly every 2–3 months during the growing season with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer or slow release fertilizer formulated for succulents.
Remove any spent flower stalks or damaged leaves at the base. Repot every 2–3 years into a slightly larger container to refresh soil and encourage healthy growth.
Size
Size of Aloe Vera for Sale Online
Our Aloe vera plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped healthy, ready to thrive indoors or outdoors in warm climates. Each plant arrives in an appropriately sized grow pot. For current sizing and availability, please contact us.
Size of Aloe Vera When Fully Grown
Expect mature Aloe vera plants to reach 18"–24" tall and 12"–18" wide, forming dense rosettes of thick, fleshy green leaves with softly toothed edges.
Additional Information
Can Aloe vera be grown indoors?
Yes! Aloe vera thrives indoors as a houseplant when provided bright light and well-draining soil. It’s one of the easiest and most rewarding indoor plants to maintain.
Can Aloe vera be placed outside in summer?
Absolutely. Move your Aloe plant outdoors once temperatures remain above 55°F. Choose a sunny, sheltered location and bring it back indoors before frost.
How often should I water Aloe vera?
Water every 2–3 weeks in warm months, and even less often during winter. Always allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
Does Aloe vera bloom?
Yes—mature plants may produce tall flower spikes with orange or yellow blooms, typically during late winter or spring when grown in bright light.
