How to care for a Aloe

How To Care for an Aloe

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Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.

Watering requirements

Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This plant may NOT be suitable for a home with pets.

Fun Fact

You can extract and use the gel from your Aloe vera at home. We recommend picking a mature bottom leaf to extract the gel from.

Plant Origin

Africa, Egypt, Madagascar

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Aloe:
  • Wrinkled plant:

Underwatered

  • Blanched center:

Not enough sunlight

  • Blackened, mushy base:

Overwatered, root rot