Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Aloe Vera →

Common Aloe Vera Problems →

Aloe Vera thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Aloe Vera Water Frequency →

Aloe Vera requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Aloe Vera Light Requirements →

Aloe Vera Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Aloe Vera is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Aloe Vera Toxicity to Dogs →

Aloe Vera Toxicity to Humans →

Aloe Vera enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Aloe Vera Humidity Needs →

Aloe Vera is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Aloe Vera →

Aloe Vera should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Aloe Vera to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Aloe Vera is native to Southern Africa to India.

Yes, you may see your Aloe Vera bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Aloe Vera grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Aloe Vera →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aloe Vera can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Aloe Vera Temperature Tolerance →

Aloe Vera can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Aloe Vera →
• Drooping Aloe Vera Leaves →
• Aloe Vera Dropping Leaves →
• Aloe Vera Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Aloe Vera →
• Brown Spots on Aloe Vera →
• Aloe Vera Leaves Falling Over →
• Aloe Vera Leaves Curling →
• Aloe Vera Yellow Leaves →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Aloe Vera. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!