Plant profile
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Medicinal gel for burns and skin. Hardy succulent that loves sunshine.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 90 cm
Typical cost
₹80-200
Why it works
Good fit notes
Medicinal gel
Care tip: Bright indirect light, let soil dry completely
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Aloe gel is used topically by humans, but ingestion of latex/leaf material can irritate humans and is toxic to pets.
Do not frame as edible medicine in app copy; keep away from pets and small children.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose firm upright leaves and visible pups only if the pot is not overcrowded.
- Prefer gritty cactus-style mix.
- Check the crown for rot before buying.
Avoid
- Soft translucent leaves
- Water standing in crown
- Black mushy roots
Plant personality
Useful traits
Aloe vera is a rosette-forming succulent in Asphodelaceae.
The useful gel is different from the yellow latex layer, which is more irritating if ingested.
It needs sharp drainage and should dry between waterings.
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