ALOE Facts

COLORS

Green; some varieties have red, orange or yellow flowers in winter

LIGHT

Direct sunlight (4 or more hours per day)

SOIL

Allow to become fairly dry between waterings

WATER

Water thoroughly

pH

HARDINESS

New plants are easy to propagate

USES

Attractive plant grown for the soothing juice in its leaves

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ALOE

Aloe plants are outstanding as container houseplants. They include more than 300 species, plus many hybrids, ranging from 6 inches to 18 feet in height. They are native to arid areas and require little water or care. All aloe leaves are toxic if eaten, so they should be grown away from small children. Leaves are green or slightly blotched and usually grow in compact rosettes or spirals. Orange, yellow, red and cream-colored lily-like flowers grow on top of the spike-like leaves.

Aloe plants are outstanding as container houseplants.

FERTILIZING ALOE

Some aloe plants blossom every month. The plants can tolerate droughts and prefer frost-free, dry environments.

These plants are easy to maintain as long as they get good drainage and enough sun. Flower stalks and old leaves should be removed after flowering.  Fertilize established plants with Vigoro® All Purpose Liquid or Water Soluble Plant food every four months by spreading on the surface soil.

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