*Please note live plants are available for local Ottawa pick up only. We cannot ship live plants. All live plants are final sale.

This succulent is truly a plant with purpose and so handy to have in the kitchen or bathroom. Aloe barbadensis, its fancy botanic name, has been used throughout the centuries for its healing properties.

Sunlight Exposure:

This succulent needs bright, natural light to grow successfully & for those leaves to get nice & plump. A south or west exposure in your home is best. East can be fine too as long as it’s close to a window. You want to rotate it every 6 months or so to make sure the light it’s receiving is even on all sides.

Water:

This fleshy succulent stores a lot of water in its leaves & thick roots. You want to water your Aloe vera every 2-4 weeks, depending on your environmental conditions. You never want your Aloe to sit in a saucer of water so make sure to empty that out too. Water again when the soil is dry or nearly so.

Plant Family:

Asphodelaceae

Blooms:

Aloe plant blooms rise from an inflorescence which soars above the attractive rosettes. Only mature plants of at least 4 years of age will bloom, so if you see no flowers on Aloe plants, it may simply be due to the plant’s age.

Safe for Kids / Pets:

Non-toxic.

We do our best to ensure you receive the best plant possible, however, due to natural variations in live plants, each one will vary slightly and there may be minor imperfections.