Aloe Vera Plant Features and Details
Plant Features
- Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hou
- Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
- Aloe vera has been widely grown as an ornamental plant
- Aloe vera is used in traditional medicine
- It has been used for a variety of ailments
- Aloe vera is most commonly used as a topical medication, rubbed onto the skin rather than eaten
- It has long been known as a treatment for sores, particularly burns, including sunburns
- Note: Please consult your health expert first before applying externally and internally
- The skin and the clear inner gel are both edible
- Use the skin in salads, stir-fried dishes, or on its own as a snack
- Its firm, crunchy texture makes it great to use in dips and as a cracker substitute
- Use the gel in smoothies and cocktails
More Information on Aloe Vera Plant
| Feilds | Values |
| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Common Name | Aloe, Ghrita-kumari, Korphad |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 60 centimete |
| Bloom Time | Rarely. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
| Sunlight | Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hours |
| Watering | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 16 to 30 degrees Celcius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Harvest the leaf when it grows well and looks fleshy. |
| References | Aloe Vera Plant Benefits |
