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Aloe vera
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AloeCactus or succulent, Conservatory, House plant, Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Aloaceae
- Height: 60cmSpread: 30cm
- Tender
Flower colour:
Yellow
Foliage colour:
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Aloe vera is easy to grow, forming dense clumps of fleshy, light green leaves with soft toothed margins. Spikes of tubular yellow to orange flowers appear in summer, but rarely in the UK. Markings on the foliage can vary in the species – some have glaucous, pale foliage while others have rich green leaves flecked with pale spots.
For best results, grow Aloe vera indoors as a houseplant, or in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny part of the garden. Ideally, grow plants in terracotta pots, which you can use in patio displays in summer, and move indoors in winter.
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Aloe ‘Vera’ and wildlife
Aloe ‘Vera’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Aloe ‘Vera’ poisonous?
Aloe ‘Vera’ causes an upset stomach.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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