QUESTION: Do aloe plants need direct sunlight? I'd like to grow it, but my window doesn't get a lot of direct sun. -Leigh Y ANSWER: No, aloe plants don’t require direct sunlight. In fact, when these plants are grown indoors, they can survive on bright, indirect lighting. If … [Read more...]
Can you grow aloe vera from a cutting?
QUESTION: Can you grow aloe vera from a cutting? My friend has this wonderful aloe plant and I was wondering if I could ask them for a cutting from it or if it doesn't work that way with aloe. Brent P ANSWER: Yes, aloe vera can be propagated from a cutting. However, it’s not … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Aloe
The scientific name for the type of aloe used medicinally is Aloe barbadensis. Growing Aloe Aloe falls into the category of plants known as succulents which denote thick and fleshy leaves and stems that are used to store water during arid conditions. Because of this ability to … [Read more...]