Aloe Vera

Aloe vera

Other known names: Burn Plant

A rosette-forming succulent with water-storing leaves that prefers bright light and a fast-draining root zone.

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LightBright light with gradual acclimation to direct sun.WaterLet most of the mix dry, then water thoroughly and drain.DifficultyBeginnerSafetyToxic

Toxic. Sap and ingestion can be irritating; keep away from pets and children who may chew it.

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Care

Light: Bright light with gradual acclimation to direct sun.
Water: Let most of the mix dry, then water thoroughly and drain.
Growing medium: A gritty, fast-draining succulent mix.
Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth.
Temperature: 55-85 F; protect from frost.
Humidity: Average to dry household humidity.
When to consider watering: Use root-zone dryness and pot weight; never water only because a date arrived.
Watering method: Let most of the mix dry, then water thoroughly and drain. Wet the root ball evenly and never leave drainage trapped in a cachepot.
Repotting: Repot only when roots, drainage, stability, or broken-down medium justify it; increase the pot size modestly.
Pruning: Remove damaged growth with clean tools and avoid unnecessary pruning during stress.
Beginner note: Treat reminders as prompts to observe. Record what you found, then complete, snooze, pause, or adjust the care item.

Observe the plant and growing medium before acting. A reminder is a prompt to check, not an automatic instruction to water.

Characteristics

A rosette-forming succulent with water-storing leaves that prefers bright light and a fast-draining root zone.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name: Aloe vera
Plant family: Asphodelaceae
Plant group: Succulents
Other known names: Burn Plant
Safety: Toxic
Sap and ingestion can be irritating; keep away from pets and children who may chew it.

Growth

Growth habit: Clumping succulent rosettes.
Mature size: 1–2 ft tall × 1–2.5 ft wide indoors
Native range: Arabian Peninsula; widely cultivated.
Temperature: 55-85 F; protect from frost.
Humidity: Average to dry household humidity.
Difficulty: Beginner

Propagation

Separate offsets with roots.

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Problems to recognize

These links describe possible or look-alike relationships, not a diagnosis. Start with visible evidence and rule out alternatives.

Excess moisture / root stress: Succulent roots can be stressed by a mix that remains wet; inspect moisture and root firmness.
Root rot syndrome: A soft crown or dark roots warrants root inspection before more watering.
Mealybugs: Leaf bases can conceal waxy insects; confirm living pests.

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History & lineage

Aloe vera has a long history of cultivation and trade. Lorekeeper keeps the accepted botanical name separate from product claims about aloe preparations.

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