Aloe – Aloe vera

General Landscape Uses: rock gardens, container gardens, accent plant, flowering display Ecological Restoration Notes: Benefits arid and semi-arid regions the most. Description: The Aloe is a succulent often used medicinally. Its green leaf is good for soothing and healing skin burns. Dimensions: Height – 2 ft Growth Rate: Moderate to slow growing. Native Range: Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Canary Islands Native Habitats: tropical, subtropical, and arid Soils: Sandy, well-drained Nutritional Requirements: thrives in nutrient poor soils Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance: Dry Light Requirements: Full sun to shade Flower Color: Yellow to orange Flower Characteristics: tubular, and borne on tall spikes Flowering Season: Warm Climates (late winter to early spring) and Temperate Climates (spring to summer) Fruit: capsule-shaped, green to brown, hard Wildlife and Ecology: Ideal for xeriscaping, soil stabilization, and pollinator attraction Horticultural Notes: Propagation by offsets (pups) and seeds. Comments: Gel contains vitamins (A, C, E, B12), enzymes, amino acids, and minerals.