Aloes are native to semi-desert areas of Africa and Arabian peninsula. If you’ve ever been to these corners of the world, you will know the sun is pretty strong, and it shines a lot down there. What I try to say here is that in their natural environment, aloes always get a lot of direct …
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Root rot is the no.1 problem people experience with Aloe Vera, and also a no. 1 reason why your Aloe may die. It isn’t surprising though, since Aloe is a succulent, and succulents are native to very dry areas. Inexperienced growers, or simply people who give their plants too much love and attention (more than …
It is one of the paradoxes of nature that substances we use as a cure (in smaller amounts) can often poison us in larger amounts. Aloe Vera is a famous medicinal plant, and many of us grow it at home. What many people do not know though, is that Aloe is toxic to cats, and …
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When we grow plants we want them to thrive. Hence if we see anything atypical on the leaves of our Aloe, for example white spots (that haven’t been there before), we wonder what’s going on, and whether we should take any action. The answer to this question is not as simple as it seems, since …
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If we should pick the most famous succulent plant on the planet, Aloe Vera must be the one. Famous as a medicinal plant, and a part of many drinks and skin care products, many people forget that Aloe Vera is also a beautiful succulent, which can bring harmony, luck, or at least good vibes to …
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When you imagine aloe vera plant, you typically imagine it outside, in the garden, or even somewhere in the backyard. It is true that aloes belong to most resilient succulent plants. They grow well outdoors, and you can grow them anywhere from Americas to Asia. But can you keep aloe vera at home? Can this …
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Aloe Vera plants belong to the succulent family. Just like other succulents, they store water in their leaves and stems, which allows them to survive longer periods of drought, which are typical for they native land–the semi-desert areas of southern Africa and Arabic peninsula. As it is always the case, however, a strength of a …
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If you are growing Aloe Vera for a while, or perhaps you at least use its properties to maintain your hair and skin in a good condition (with the help of some amazing natural creams, such as this one), there is a high chance that you hear some rumors about the safety of this plant, …
To start with, Aloe vera is one of the succulents that can tolerate different levels of temperature. However, like other succulent families, aloes have certain needs, especially in winter, and in order to grow them successfully you need to provide for those needs. So, can aloe vera survive, let alone thrive in winter? A short …
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