Medicine Plant

Aloe vera, Liliaceae

Fleshy leaves which grow in a whorl; small spines on the leaf margin; spike flowers which are not important; succulent. Allow soil to dry between waterings; bright light but not full sun is best; add sand to soil to improve drainage.

• Plant Form or Habit: curved
• Plant Use: pot plant
• Exposure: high
• Flower Color: White, not important
• Blooming Period: summer
• Height: 2 feet
• Width: 2 feet
• Foliage Texture: medium
• Heat Tolerance: high
• Water Requirements: low