'Aloe Vera'
Aloe barbadensis miller

Season: Spring

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Aloe barbadensis miller is a succulent plant species with fleshy, green leaves that have jagged edges and grow up to two feet tall. Its leaves are typically about an inch wide, and are often marked with white spots. The plant produces yellow or orange flowers on a tall stalk, and its roots are shallow and fibrous. It is a popular ornamental plant, and is often grown for its medicinal and cosmetic uses.

Mature Height
3 Feet

Mature Width
2 Feet

Light
Sun

Water
Low

Uses
Aloe Vera, is commonly used for its medicinal properties. Its gel-like substance found in the leaves is often used topically to soothe sunburns, cuts, and other skin irritations. It is also used internally as a natural laxative. In the cosmetic industry, Aloe Vera is used in various skincare and hair care products for its moisturizing and healing properties. Additionally, it is also used in dietary supplements and in alternative medicine.

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RECIPES

Aloe Vera Juice

Ingredients:
* ½ Large Aloe Vera leaf
* 1 QT filtered water
* 2 Limes (juiced)
* 2 Tbl Agave syrup