Medicinal Aloe Vera -Orange Flowering
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Aloe Vera
Aloe vera, commonly called medicinal aloe, is a stoloniferous, stemless, tropical perennial that grows upright with stiff rosettes of succulent leaves. The common name is about the folk medicine history of this plant. Lance-shaped green leaves (to 18” long" are spotted white and armed with whitish marginal teeth. Leaves mature to gray-green. Plants may grow to as much as 3’ tall.'
Flowering occurs only on mature plants, typically in summer. Flowering will only happen on container plants grown in optimum conditions (e.g., sunny windows or outdoor locations). Orange flowers in racemes bloom atop erect stalks rising to as much as 3’ tall.
Medicinal aloe is noted for the healing and cosmetic properties attributed to its sap. The sap is added to many commercial cosmetics, particularly lotions and creams. Sap is noted for its ability to moisten dry skin. Sap from a broken leaf may be applied directly to burns on the skin for relief. Sap should not be eaten, but it has been used to treat peptic ulcers. Medicinal aloe is also commonly called burn plant or burn aloe. Synonymous with and formerly known as Aloe barbadensis.
Height: 1'-2'
Spread: 6"-1'
Bloom: Summer
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 10, 11, 12
Origin: Mediterranean
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
