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Aloe vera
17cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Architectural succulent foliage • Easy to care for • Drought tolerant once established • Ideal for bright indoor spaces
Overview
Aloe vera is a timeless houseplant, admired for its attractive rosettes of thick, fleshy grey-green leaves and its simple care requirements. Its bold, sculptural form makes it a natural fit for windowsills, shelves and tabletops, complementing both contemporary and traditional interiors.
As a succulent, Aloe vera stores water in its leaves, making it well suited to bright indoor environments and a practical choice for anyone looking for a low-maintenance plant. With the right conditions, mature plants may also produce tall spikes of tubular yellow flowers, although this is uncommon indoors.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe vera |
| Common Name | Aloe Vera |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent houseplant |
| Light | Bright, indirect light or a sunny position |
| Soil | Free-draining cactus or succulent compost |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rosette-forming |
| Foliage | Thick, fleshy grey-green leaves, evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Yellow (on mature plants, occasionally indoors) |
| Mature Size | Height up to 60–90cm, spread up to 60–90cm |
Growing Guide
Indoor Placement
Place in a bright position with plenty of natural light. A south- or west-facing windowsill is ideal, although it will also thrive in bright, indirect light. Avoid cold draughts and rotate the pot occasionally to encourage even growth.
Watering
Allow the compost to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly, then let excess water drain away. Reduce watering during autumn and winter when growth slows naturally.
Humidity
Average household humidity is ideal. This plant does not require misting and prefers good air circulation.
Feeding
Apply a cactus or succulent fertiliser at half strength once a month during spring and summer. Feeding is not usually necessary during winter.
Perfect For
- Sunny windowsills
- Living rooms
- Kitchens
- Home offices
- Contemporary indoor plant displays
Why We Love It
- Bold, architectural foliage looks attractive all year round.
- Naturally drought tolerant and easy to maintain.
- A versatile houseplant that suits a wide range of interiors.
- Larger 17cm pot provides an instant display with minimal effort.
Good to Know
While Aloe vera is widely grown as an ornamental houseplant, it should be kept out of reach of pets, as it is considered toxic if ingested by cats and dogs.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 17cm nursery pot.
- Decorative pots and accessories shown, if any, are not included.
Indoor growing & care
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 90cm high· 90cm wide
- Flowering
- Yellow
- Foliage
- evergreen
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