- Medicinal Properties
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light)
- Cactus Soil Mix
- Below Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 20 Inches
Aloe Vera Succulent is a beloved houseplant for its medicinal properties and ease of care. The gel-filled leaves are known for soothing sunburns, healing wounds, and benefiting hair and skin. Aloe Vera is drought tolerant and can bounce back from neglect. As this succulent grows and matures, it produces “pups” that can be repotted and shared.
Best Locations For Growing Aloe Vera Succulent
Put Aloe Vera in a bright location in the home or office. It can also be set outdoors in partial shade during the summer. The plant is considered toxic to pets and humans if ingested but can be applied topically safely. Keep an eye on pets and children around this plant.
Aloe Vera Sunlight Requirements
Aloe Vera Succulent prefers bright indirect sunlight in a western- or southern-facing window. If planted or moved outdoors, be careful not to burn the foliage with direct sun. Give Aloe Vera partial shade outdoors.
Aloe Vera Succulent Care
Use a sandy soil or cactus mix that is very well draining to pot up Aloe Vera Succulent. As it matures, Aloe Vera can become dense and heavy in its pot; repot into a larger pot if Aloe Vera becomes top heavy and falls over. Like most succulents, Aloe Vera likes to be pot bound and prefers terracotta pots that dry out easily. The plant does not require special pruning but leaves can be periodically removed and used for their medicinal properties.
Watering Aloe Vera Succulent
Aloe Vera Succulents prefer dry conditions and can withstand periods of drought. Water thoroughly every two weeks, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Feeding Aloe Vera Succulent
Aloe Vera Succulents have low fertilizer needs. Feed once a growing season with a balanced houseplant fertilizer.
Aloe Vera Succulent Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Below Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply. |
| Pet Friendly: No |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 20 inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Shade/Description: Red, Orange |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green |
| Foliage Description: Bluish-Green |
| Temperature: 70° - 80°F (21° - 27°C) |
| Humidity: Around 40% |
| Common Name: Aloe Vera Succulent |
| Other Name(s): Chinese Aloe, First Aid Plant, Burn Aloe, True Aloe. |
| Scientific Name: Aloe Barbadensis Mill |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Succ_Aloe_Vera-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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