Aloe Vera
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Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves. It's famous for its soothing gel that can help with cuts and burns!
Habitat: Dry and sunny areas
Appearance
The Aloe Vera has thick, fleshy, spear-shaped leaves that radiate from a central stem, often reaching up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are grey-green, sometimes with small white spots or serrated edges, and contain a clear, gel-like substance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyXanthorrhoeaceaeGenusAloe
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Aloe Vera flowers attract hummingbirds with their sweet nectar!
Ancient Egyptians called Aloe Vera the 'plant of immortality'!
Its clear gel is 99% water, packed with vitamins and minerals!
Some cultures use Aloe Vera to make refreshing drinks and desserts!
Special abilities
Ability
Self-Healing Sap
Aloe Vera can release a soothing gel from its leaves that helps it seal wounds and protect against infection.
Ability
Water Storage Tanks
Aloe Vera has thick, succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive long periods of drought in dry climates.
Ability
Sunscreen Shield
Aloe Vera can produce compounds in its gel that protect its leaves from harmful UV radiation, like natural sunscreen.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its tubular flowers.
pollinates
Ruby-throated hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Feeds on nectar, aiding flower fertilization.
eats
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Occasionally nibbles on the softer outer leaves.
Traits
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Also known as
AloeBarbadensisBurn PlantMedicine Plant
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Aloe Vera?
60-100 cm
How wide does Aloe Vera spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Aloe Vera?
2-3 cm
When does Aloe Vera bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Aloe Vera edible?
Yes
Is Aloe Vera toxic?
Mild
What is Aloe Vera's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Aloe Vera pollinated?
Insect
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