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Aloe is a succulent perennial prized for its thick, fleshy leaves filled with soothing gel. With its sculptural rosette shape and spiky green blades, Aloe adds a clean, modern touch to patios, kitchens, and sunny garden beds. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this resilient plant stores water in its leaves, making it a beautiful and practical choice for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike.
Medicinal Benefits:
Aloe is most well-known for its cooling and soothing properties. The clear gel inside the leaves has traditionally been used topically to calm minor burns, sunburns, skin irritations, and dryness. Aloe is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and polysaccharides that support skin health. (For internal use, proper preparation and guidance are recommended, as not all parts of the plant are suitable for consumption.)
Native Status:
Aloe is native to the Arabian Peninsula but is widely cultivated around the world in warm climates. It is not native to Georgia but thrives here as a container plant or in protected outdoor spaces.
Pollinator Friendliness:
When mature, Aloe produces tall flower spikes with tubular blooms that can attract bees and other pollinators, especially when grown outdoors in warm seasons.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches tall (flower spikes can grow taller)
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Sun
How to Grow: Prefers well-draining, sandy or cactus-style soil. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings, as Aloe does not tolerate soggy roots. In Georgia, it does best in containers that can be brought indoors during freezing temperatures.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Aloe is a succulent perennial prized for its thick, fleshy leaves filled with soothing gel. With its sculptural rosette shape and spiky green blades, Aloe adds a clean, modern touch to patios, kitchens, and sunny garden beds. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this resilient plant stores water in its leaves, making it a beautiful and practical choice for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike.
Medicinal Benefits:
Aloe is most well-known for its cooling and soothing properties. The clear gel inside the leaves has traditionally been used topically to calm minor burns, sunburns, skin irritations, and dryness. Aloe is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and polysaccharides that support skin health. (For internal use, proper preparation and guidance are recommended, as not all parts of the plant are suitable for consumption.)
Native Status:
Aloe is native to the Arabian Peninsula but is widely cultivated around the world in warm climates. It is not native to Georgia but thrives here as a container plant or in protected outdoor spaces.
Pollinator Friendliness:
When mature, Aloe produces tall flower spikes with tubular blooms that can attract bees and other pollinators, especially when grown outdoors in warm seasons.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches tall (flower spikes can grow taller)
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Sun
How to Grow: Prefers well-draining, sandy or cactus-style soil. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings, as Aloe does not tolerate soggy roots. In Georgia, it does best in containers that can be brought indoors during freezing temperatures.
Available in 2.5 inch pots