🌵 Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
Also known as: Ghritkumari • Wonder Plant • First Aid Plant
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Medicinal Succulent Plant |
| Category | Balcony • Kitchen Garden • Medicinal & Spiritual Garden • Indoor Sunny Spot |
| Botanical Name | Aloe barbadensis miller |
| Toxicity | ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested in large amounts (latex part); external gel is safe and widely used |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | ☀️ Bright Sunlight – Prefers 4–6 hours of direct or filtered sun daily |
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| Watering | 💧 Low – Water only when soil is completely dry; drought-tolerant |
| Humidity | Prefers dry air – no misting needed |
| Soil | Sandy, well-draining soil (succulent or cactus mix ideal) |
| Fertilizer | Rare – Feed with diluted fertilizer once in spring and summer |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming with thick, fleshy, pointed green leaves |
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| Mature Size | 1–2 feet tall and wide indoors or in pots |
| Lifespan | Long-living and multiplies easily via offsets (“pups”) |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🌿 Soothes burns, wounds, and skin irritations
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🧴 Used in skincare, haircare, digestion, and immunity remedies
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🧘 Symbol of healing, purity, and protection in spiritual practices
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🪴 Very low maintenance – great for sunny kitchen corners or balconies
💡 Fun Tip
Use a mature leaf (lower and thick) for best gel content. Cut with a clean knife and scoop the gel for skincare or DIY masks! ✂️🌿
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