Medical Aloe

Aloes are good indoor plants if you're busy and have a bright spot in your home. These houseplants have a bold texture that works particularly well with modern and contemporary decorating schemes, but they also fit in well if your tastes run more Mediterranean, eclectic, or exotic. 

While aloes are traditionally thought of for their foliage when grown as indoor plants, they can bloom with tall stems of brightly colored flowers if they get enough light. 

Aloe vera is the most common type of aloe, but there are plenty of other varieties available. Many have variegated foliage, which adds to their visual appeal. 

True succulents, aloes like to be kept dry -- they may only need watering once every couple of weeks or so, depending on conditions such as pot size, light, and temperature. Grow aloe in a bright spot for best results; the more light, the better these houseplants do. 

Fertilize aloe a few times a year in spring and summer to keep it happiest. You can use any general-purpose fertilizer labeled for use on houseplants. Follow the directions on the fertilizer packaging for recommendations on how much to use. 

Aloes typically don't require pruning except to remove old leaves as they fade. 

• Light

  Indoors: High light
  Outside: Sun

• Water

  Low water needs

• Colors

  Green, Variegated

• Special Features

  Super-easy to grow

In arid, frost-free climates, aloes can also be grown outdoors as landscape plants. Like other succulents, they prefer well-drained soil and bright, sunny conditions. In cold-winter climates, aloe varieties also make great annuals for low-water planters and in garden beds and borders.

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