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 ...

Aloe vera plants have been used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. In fact, Cleopatra is reputed to have used aloe vera gel in her beauty regimen! The plant, probably native ...

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

Aloes are basically the denim of the plant world. They’re hardy, cool-looking and exceptionally useful to boot (hello, sunburn soother). Extra bonus? They won’t shrivel and die if you forget to water ...

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Aloe vera is a succulent plant commonly used in gels, creams, ointments, and hand sanitizer, and while it’s been used for thousands of years, today it’s used to calm the symptoms of sunburn or treat ...

Grow your own burn ointment by adding aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburn and more. The gel inside the ...

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 ...

Grow your own burn ointment by adding aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburn and more. You may have read about ...

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 ...