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Aloe
Name - Common names are medicine plant, Barbados aloe, true aloe
Description - Aloe is a succulent that grows in clustering rosettes
of stiff, upright leaves. The foliage is usually light green with white spots
and turns grey as it matures.
Origin - Cape Verde, Canary Islands,
Madeira and South Africa
Family - Liliaceae
Care Tips
- It likes a sunny spot with dry air. Rarely attacked by pests. Water moderately
in spring, summer and autumn; sparingly in winter. Feed once a month only in spring
and summer. Avoid sogginess at all costs.
Trivia - Aloe is well
known as a medicinal plant and is also used as a popular base for many cosmetic
products. It releases oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide at night. For this reason
it is ideal for the bedroom. This is a long-lasting plant that will benefit from
a spell outdoors in a sunny, protected spot.
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