•Light:Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade. Direct sunlight can sometimes burn the leaves.
•Ideal Room:Suitable for sunny kitchens and living rooms.
•Feeding:Feed with a cactus fertilizer every 3 months during the growing season.
•Humidity:Tolerates low humidity.
•Ideal Temperature:Best kept in temperatures between 55°F and 80°F (13°C to 27°C).
•Watering:Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
•Pet/Child Safe:Toxic to pets if ingested; generally safe for children.
•Soil:Well-draining sandy or gravelly mix.
•Propagation:Easily propagated from leaf cuttings or by separating offsets.
•Eventual Height and Spread:Can grow up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall and wide.
•Growth Rate:Slow to moderate.
•Pests and Treatment:Susceptible to scale and mealybugs. Treat with appropriate pesticides as needed.
•Repotting:Repot every 2-3 years in the spring to provide fresh soil.
•Pruning:Remove damaged or rotting leaves as needed to maintain health.
•Folk Law:Aloe vera is widely regarded for its healing properties, traditionally used to treat burns and skin conditions. It's considered a plant of "immortality" and healing.
•Air Purification:Known to help remove formaldehyde and benzene from the air, making it a good choice for improving indoor air quality.