COMMON NAME Aloe Vera
TYPE Succulent, clumping medicinal tender perennial
GROWTH ENVIRONMENT dry sun or bright sunny window location, does not tolerates wet soil
SOIL very well draining, sandy, poor soil
ZONE 10 -12 , tolerates a minimum of 50 degrees
SIZE 1' - 2' Flower Color: Yellow to orange
NARRATIVE Tender succulent with fleshy pointed leaves. Gelatinous sap in leaves used to enhance skin healing of burns. Must be protected from temperatures below 50 degrees and makes an excellent, low maintenance houseplant.