Aloe vera syn. Aloe barbadensis is also known as medicinal aloe, Barbados aloe or Curacao aloe. It is a large and succulent perennial plant, with lanceolate leaves and yellow tubular flowers.
This aloe can withstand slight and brief frosts of about 23°F-26°F (-3°C to -5°C) in good drainage conditions, and can be grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer.
Aloe vera has gray-green lanceolate leaves that can reach up to 2.5 ft (75 cm) long. When cut, the leaves exude a thick gelatinous sap, which has many medical and paramedical uses.
The flowers of the true species are yellow, but those of many selection are orange-yellow to orange. They are tubular and grouped on stalks that can be up to about 3 ft (90 cm) tall.
Aloe vera requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This plant needs a well-drained soil, and can withstand occasional droughts.
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Category - shrub, succulent, perennial
Dimensions
Height 0.90 m
Width 0.90 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, orange
Propagation - offset Aloe vera is generally propagated by division. Numerous offsets appear at the base of the main rosettes, and are fairly easy to root.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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