Description
Aloe vera, Ghrita-kumari is the famous medicinal plant with ornamental and cultural beliefs.
What makes it special:
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aloe vera – Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 4 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner |
| 3 | 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Black) |
Aloe vera belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. Aloe vera cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe vera also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors and outdoor. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green.
It is found in many consumer products including beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns.Note: Any variety of these plants will be delivered, a few shown in the photos.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Common Name | Aloe, Ghrita-kumari, Korphad |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 60 centimete ? |
| Bloom Time | Rarely. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
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Sunlight
- Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hou ?
- Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
Soil
Watering
Application of Fertilizer
Re-potting
For re-potting procedure click here
Plant Protection
Donts
Aloe vera care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hours |
| Watering | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 16 to 30 degrees Celcius. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Harvest the leaf when it grows well and looks fleshy. |
Aloe vera special feature
Medicinal properties and low care plants.
Aloe vera uses
Ornamental Use:
- Aloe vera has been widely grown as an ornamental plant
Medicinal Use:
- Aloe vera is used in traditional medicine
- It has been used for a variety of ailments
- Aloe vera is most commonly used as a topical medication, rubbed onto the skin rather than eaten
- It has long been known as a treatment for sores, particularly burns, including sunburns
- Note: Please consult your health expert first before applying externally and internally
Culinary Use:
- The skin and the clear inner gel are both edible
- Use the skin in salads, stir-fried dishes, or on its own as a snack
- Its firm, crunchy texture makes it great to use in dips and as a cracker substitute
- Use the gel in smoothies and cocktails
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