Common names
Aloe Vera, Burn plant

Botanical name
Aloe barbadensis

Care
Aloes are succulents from the Lillicae family. The thick fleshy leaves act as water reserves in times of low rain fall. Succulents prefer well-drained soil so their roots are not always wet. Let the soil dry slightly between watering. Larger Aloes prefer full sun but smaller types benefit from shade during the heat of the day.

Notes
Aloe was shown to be much more efficient at the removal of formaldehyde at lower concentrations than Philodendrons. Aloe is also renowned as a medicinal plant known for it's healing properties, giving it the nickname 'Burn plant'. Caution: Aloe is also known for its irritant properties.

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Poison Information
Prefers sun
Prefers partial shade
Tolerates shade
Prefers well-drained soil
Prefers Moist soil