Aloe vera · Fertilizing

Aloe vera · Aloe barbadensis
Also known as: Aloe vera, Barbados aloe, Medicinal aloe

Grow in a well-drained, sandy or loamy soil mix. Place in full sun to bright indirect light; a south- or west-facing window is ideal indoors. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, and reduce watering in winter. It is not frost-hardy, so bring plants indoors or into a greenhouse when temperatures drop below 10°C. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every four weeks during spring and summer.

Watering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, then water thoroughly. Reduce watering in winter.Sunlight: Full sunToxic if ingested (especially the latex layer just beneath the skin); can cause digestive upset in humans and pets.