Barbados Aloe (Aloe vera). The most popular for its medicinal and cosmetic properties Aloe is a short-stemmed perennial succulent with thick and long leaves that are spirally arranged and form a rosette. The color of the leaves is light green, and their shape is elongated - lanceolate, having thorny whitish teeth in the periphery. It blooms in summer on a long flower stem, and raceme inflorescence, with tubular flowers, the color of the petals is yellow or orange. The Barbados Aloe, in addition to the known healing properties against rashes and burns contained in the leaves as gel, is also a wonderful plant structure that is used in warm areas for ornamental purposes, planted in the garden, landscape and flowerpot. while in the colder it is cultivated as an indoor plant.
► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the succulent, such as the size of the pot, its height, and age. Large succulents are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.
FOLIAGE | Evergreen | |
HEIGHT | 0.40 - 0.70 m | |
DIAMETER | 0.30 - 0.60 m | |
EXPOSURE | Sun | |
MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From 4 to -1 °C | |
WATERING | Little | |
SOIL | Light | |
SOIL pH | Neutral to Slightely Alcalic (7 - 8) | |
FLOWERS | Orange - Yellow | |
FLOWERING SEASON | April - August | |
SEASIDE PLANTING | No |
Plants | |
Plants Category | Xeriscaping Plants |
Plants Type | Succulents |
Genus | Aloe |
Species | vera |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Leaves Color | Light Green |
Autumn Foliage Color | Light Green |
Color of Flowers | Orange - Yellow |
Flowering | June - August |
Fragance | No |
Soil | Sand, Clay, Rocky, Excellent Drainage |
pH of Soil | Range: 6.5 - 8. Optimum: 7. |
Irrigation | Low, in dry soil or soil mixture |
Thorns | Yes |
Toxicity | The Barbados Aloe is toxic when not used as directed. |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Plant Uses | The Barbados Aloe is used as an indoor and outdoor plant. It is suitable for planting in gardens, in xeriscapes, in rock gardens, in pots, containers and planters. |