Aloe vera

Owned by Marian Phillips (@Mslatinatx73).

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Notes

Family: Asphodelaceae. Aloe vera is widely used for its soothing gel, but it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to saponins and anthraquinones.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Aloe Vera

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Succulent, Medicinal Plant, Perennial
Growing Medium
well-draining succulent soil
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Succulent

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Arabian Peninsula

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Asphodelaceae. Aloe vera is widely used for its soothing gel, but it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to saponins and anthraquinones.

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Aloe vera by Mslatinatx73

Aloe

vera

Common NameAloe Vera

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant, Succulent, Medicinal Plant, Perennial
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Succulent
Growing Mediumwell-draining succulent soil

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationArabian Peninsula

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Asphodelaceae. Aloe vera is widely used for its soothing gel, but it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to saponins and anthraquinones.