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Aloe vera

Aloe vera

Confirmed format: 21cm (P21) pot

Plant Highlights: Fleshy grey-green succulent leaves • Bright light loving • Drought tolerant once established • Easy-care houseplant • Architectural rosette habit

Overview

Aloe vera is a distinctive evergreen succulent grown for its fleshy grey-green leaves, which form attractive upright rosettes. Younger plants may display pale mottling on the foliage, while the leaf margins are lined with small, pale teeth that enhance its sculptural appearance. Its clean, architectural form makes it equally at home in contemporary and traditional interiors.

Supplied in a 21cm (P21) pot, this easy-care houseplant thrives in bright positions with plenty of natural light. It requires very little watering once established and is an excellent choice for sunny windowsills, conservatories and other bright indoor spaces where its compact habit and striking foliage can be appreciated.

Why We Love It

• Attractive rosettes of fleshy evergreen foliage provide year-round interest.

• Exceptionally easy to care for with minimal watering.

• Well suited to bright windowsills and sunny indoor locations.

• Compact, architectural habit complements a wide range of interior styles.

• Long-lived when grown in suitable conditions.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Light

Place in the brightest position available, ideally on or close to a sunny south-, east- or west-facing windowsill. Strong natural light encourages healthy, compact growth.

Watering

Water sparingly, allowing the compost to dry out completely before watering again. Reduce watering significantly during autumn and winter, as excess moisture is the most common cause of problems.

Compost

Use a sharply free-draining cactus or succulent compost, or a peat-free houseplant compost improved with coarse horticultural grit or sand. Always grow in a pot with drainage holes and never leave the plant standing in water.

Temperature

Maintain normal indoor temperatures throughout the year, ideally above 10°C. Protect from cold draughts and never expose the plant to frost.

Feeding and Routine Care

Feed occasionally with a cactus or succulent fertiliser during spring and summer. Remove older leaves at the base as they naturally age and repot only when the plant becomes crowded.

Perfect For

• Sunny windowsills

• Bright living rooms

• Conservatories

• Home offices

• Low-maintenance indoor plant collections

Good to Know

Aloe vera is widely grown for the clear gel contained within its leaves. However, the yellow latex beneath the leaf skin can irritate sensitive skin, so any topical use should be approached with care and a patch test is advisable. This plant is primarily sold as an ornamental houseplant.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 21cm (P21) nursery pot.

• Approximate supplied height: 30–40cm.

• Pot size and supplied height refer to the plant at the time of sale and not its mature size.