Aloe Vera Barbadensis (age 5-6 years)

Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, medicinal plant, or commonly miracle plant, is one of the best-known succulent plants, valued for its decorative appearance, hardiness, and low maintenance requirements.

It forms a rosette of long, fleshy, greyish-green leaves containing the transparent gel for which Aloe vera is known and traditionally used in cosmetics and skincare products. The topical use of Aloe vera gel is well known, although effects may vary depending on the product and method of use.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Accepted botanical name: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
• Synonym: Aloe barbadensis Mill.
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Common names: Aloe vera, medicinal plant, healing plant
• Plant type: perennial succulent
• Growth habit: compact rosette
• Leaves: long, thick, and fleshy, with finely toothed edges
• Colour: green to greyish-green
• Growth: moderate under favourable conditions
• Uses: ornamental plant, also frequently grown for the gel contained in its leaves

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers plenty of light and can be grown in direct sun after gradual acclimatisation
• Watering: limited; the substrate should be allowed to dry thoroughly between waterings
• Substrate: very airy and well-drained
• Humidity: prefers a dry, well-ventilated environment
• Temperature: grows well at typical indoor temperatures and loves warmth
• Winter: watering should be significantly reduced
• Cold tolerance: does not tolerate frost and must be protected from very low temperatures
• Fertilisation: light fertilisation during the active growing period, using a fertiliser for cacti and succulents

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Substrate for Cacti, Succulents & Adenium, an airy and well-drained mix suitable for plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure promotes rapid water drainage and good root oxygenation.

➡️ View product: https://secretgarden.ro/products/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium

✨ What makes it special

• requires minimal care
• tolerates periods of drought very well
• prefers bright, sunny spaces
• fleshy leaves with an architectural appearance
• decorative throughout the year
• may produce offsets at the base of the plant
• the gel inside the leaves is known for its traditional use in cosmetics and skincare
• one of the best-known succulents grown indoors

📌 Attention: The plant sold by Secret Garden is sold as an ornamental plant and is not certified for consumption or internal use. Ingesting products obtained directly from the leaf is not recommended without knowledge of the correct processing method, as different parts of the leaf contain substances with different safety profiles.

📌 Note: Aloe vera has fleshy and fragile leaves that may show bends, cracks, breaks, scratches, or other cosmetic imperfections as a result of handling and transport. These aspects do not normally affect the plant's viability.

➡️ Read more about caring for and identifying Aloe vera plants on our Blog:
https://secretgarden.ro/blogs/plant-care/aloe-vera

Height including pot: approx. 40-50 cm, depending on the season and available batch.