Aloe Vera Botanically known as Aloe vera from Liliaceae family. Common name are Aloe vera, Medicinal aloe, True aloe, First aid aloe, Indian aloe etc. Aloe vera is a succulent plant and it is an evergreen perennial plant that grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical and arid climates around the world. It is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. This species is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant. It is found in many consumer products including beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, ointments or in the form of gel for minor burns and sunburns.
Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60???100 cm tall, spreading by it's offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm tall in mature plant.
What does make it Special??
One of the Best Air Purifier Plant which is easily available to every Indian House.
You can grow it either indoor or outdoor and either in pot or in the ground.
The medicinal uses Aloe vera are legendary, Treatment of burns, cold medicine, health drinks and innumerable beauty treatments - humans are still discovering the many benefits of this humble plant.
Aloe vera's clear gel and its yellow latex are used to manufacture commercial products. Aloe gel typically is used to make topical medicines for skin conditions, such as burns, wounds, frostbite, rashes, psoriasis, cold sores or dry skin. Aloe latex is used individually or manufactured as a product with other ingredients.
It can also grown in air without soil, as it's roots absorbs moisture from from the air and survive in the air for long time.
Low maintenance plant, Best for Sunny windows, hardy nature with an attractive look, Popular house plant with medicinal values.
Other than this it have numerous special character you can find on internet.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT - It can reach up to 1 meter in height, but it also depend on the maturity & it's location.
BLOOMING YEAR - Flowers are inconspicuous, but they are popular for their leaves.
GROWING TIPS
There are few plants easier to grow as Aloe vera. Full sun is great but a balcony with 2 to 3 hours indirect bright light will also be sufficient.
Plants can grow in hot temperatures and low humidity but can also grow even in healthier in tropical conditions.
Sand in potting mix helps as the plants require good drainage. Regular water is required if you plan to use the plant for its gel. Plant in large pots for getting big healthy leaves.
When choosing a container, be sure to pick one that has at least one drainage hole in the bottom. This is key as the hole will allow excess water to drain out.
As the plants grow, new baby Aloe Vera will arise from the sides you can separate it and plant it in other pot in order to multiply your plant.
SUITABLE LOCATION
Shaded Balcony, Office Plant, Bedroom Plant, Best Attractive & Zero Maintenance Plant, Border Plant, Kitchen's window.
INSIDE THE BOX
S.No. PRODUCT NAME DIMENSION
1. Aloe vera Plant Less than 1 Feet Height
2. Growing Pot (Black color) 4-6 Inch
*above specifications are for indicative purpose only, actual dimensions may slightly vary.
PLANT CARE
LIGHT CONDITION - Can grow in Indirect Bright light or Semi shade or Indoor and in Direct sunlight also.
WATERING SCHEDULE - Water when the top soil(2-3 inch) feels dry to touch. Moderate Watering weekly once, as it is a succulent it requires less water.
SOIL TYPE - The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content, sandy soil is most preferred.
TEMPERATURE - The average temperature should be 18-30 Degree Celsius.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION - Apply any organic fertilizer once in a month and stop in winter. Do not forget to water your plant immediately after application of fertilizer.
PLANT PROTECTION - Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants. Generally it is not affected by any pest or disease, in case of any infections, you can use Neem oil spray for primary treatment.
INITIAL CARE FOR 10-15 DAYS JUST AFTER RECEIVING YOUR PLANT
Remove the Packaging Materials carefully.
Press the soil in the pot & add additional soil(garden mix) if necessary.
Maintain moisture in the pot, Do not over water it may kill your plant, so make sure that the soil should be dry between watering.
Make sure that plants get enough morning direct bright light(2-3hrs) for 10-15 days & do not go for immediate transplanting (minimum 1 month)
You can remain the plant in the same pot for 6-7 month, later you can transplant it in slightly bigger pot than the present.
Just prune if any branch of the plant is get damaged in transits. New leaves will come definitely.