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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Aloe vera
Other names: Aloe barbadensis, Aloe perfoliata, Barbados aloe, Bitter aloes, Curaçao aloe
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Genus: Aloe
Species: A. vera - A. vera is an upright evergreen perennial forming dull green leaves with spiny margins, and tall spikes of tubular greenish-yellow flowers in summer.
Aloe vera is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow, Green in Summer
Foliage: Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons
Habit: Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Agave americana (Century plant), Agave victoriae-reginae (Royal agave), Agave geminiflora (Twin-flowered agave), Agave mitis var. mitis (Cels' agave)
Aloe vera (Barbados aloe) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow under glass in loam-based compost with extra grit added, in bright, filtered light. Water moderately when in growth and feed a few times with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter.
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| Soil types: |
Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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