Aloe vera, also known as Ghrita-kumari, is a well-known medical plant with decorative use and folkloric significance.

What makes it special:

• Low-upkeep plant.

• Best for windows with sunlight.

• A tough temperament and a good appearance.

• Popular indoor plant with therapeutic benefits.

Asphodelaceae is the family to which aloe vera belongs. Aloe vera is grown for both therapeutic and agricultural purposes. Aloe vera thrives ( flourish)both indoors and outdoors and is often used for decoration. The thick, fleshy leaves range in colour from green to grey-green.

Common Name       -   Aloe, Ghrita-kumari, Korphad.

Maximum  Height   -  Up to 60 centimetres.

Bloom Time              -  Rarely.

Difficulty Level         - Easy to grow.

Plant care

Sunlight         -   Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hours

Watering       -  Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Soil                     -  Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.

 Temperature     -  16 to 30 degrees Celsius.

 Fertilizer            -  Apply any organic fertilizer.

Harvest Season  -   Harvest the leaf when it grows well and looks fleshy.

Plant and Protection

• Discard any plant parts that are damaged, dead, or infected far from the planting area.

• As a first line of defense against any insect or pest attack, mist neem, eucalyptus, or citrus oil.

Aloe vera care

• Maintain the plant in bright, indirect natural light.

• Check the moisture in the soil by poking it with your finger or a simple little stick.

• When the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch, water.

• After receiving it, wait at least two weeks before repotting.

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