Most of us are fairly familiar with aloe vera, especially during sunburn season. But did you know there are more than 400 species of these winter bloomers? What all aloes have in common are rosettes ...

plant for over 40 years, and it never had a flower until now. It has a long stem and orange flowers. Do they usually have flowers? A: Congratulations! Yes, aloes do bloom, but it's not easy getting ...

Dear Master Gardener: I didn’t think aloe vera plants flowered, but mine looks like it is getting a flower. Answer: The aloe vera plant is an easy-care succulent that is native to Africa. It’s great ...

Dear Readers: The aloe vera plant being grown in captivity at my house has flowered! As it turns out my plant’s flower is neither red nor yellow as anticipated, but is orange with tubular-shaped ...

Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...

Will you please tell me how to grow and care for aloe vera plants? I have had trouble with mine rotting and dying. — Janice James, New Orleans Aloe vera plants are generally grown in containers. Grow ...

Aloe vera is an easy-to-care-for succulent with renowned healing properties. Waiting for your aloe's soil to dry out in between waterings is essential. Propagating an aloe vera is simple once baby ...