There are many reasons why aloe vera has been popular for centuries. Belonging to the succulent family, it originated in arid and tropical climates, which is why it can withstand extreme temperatures ...

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 ...

Repot aloe vera plants every 2 years or when root-bound, overgrown, or pest-infested. Use a slightly larger clay pot with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not only do houseplants bring us joy, green up our interiors, and provide a hobby to indulge in, but many plants also have alternative beneficial uses. Aloe vera, for example, is a plant known for its ...

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 ...