Aloe vera Aloe vera (Aloeaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Aloe vera
Aloe vera
Evergreen perennial
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The Aloe vera plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Aloeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aloe vera. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. barbadensis. Mill.

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Latin Name:  Aloe vera
Common Name:  Aloe vera
Family:  Aloeaceae
Author:  (L.)Webb.&Berth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Maritime sands and rocks[50].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil and a very sunny position[1]. Plants are tolerant of poor soils[200]. If trying to grow this plant outdoors then it will need the sunniest and warmest area in the garden plus some protection from winter cold (a glass frame perhaps)[K]. This species is not very cold-hardy outdoors in Britain, it is best grown in a pot placed outdoors in the summer and put in a greenhouse for the winter[1]. It grows very well in a sunny windowsill[K].

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