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Image shows the attractive
butterfly and hummingbird attractant,
Aloe barbadensis
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Aloe barbadensis
(Aloe indica, Aloe Vera, Aloe Barbados,, Curacau Aloe, Aloe
lanzae, Gawarpaltra, Ghirita, Indian Alces, Kumari, Lu Hui) |
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: South Africa-Zimbabwe, Eastern Cape Province, South Cape Provice
Light: Light shade
Height: 1-2'
Spacing: 1-2'
Blooms: Tubular spikes of orange or yellow, flowers late Spring
Foliage: Flesh, light-gray green, stiff, spotted with toothed edges, stemless
rosette
Soil: Poor
Water: Little-regular., dought tolerant when established
Uses: Container, indoor
Propagation: Seeds, offsets, division
Caution: Plant has sharp edges
Comments: Aloe barbadensis or Aloe indica or Aloe Vera or Aloe Barbados or
Curacau Aloe or Aloe lanzae or Gawarpaltra or Ghirita or Indian Alces or
Kumari or Lu Hui is a
tender tropical succulent that thrives well in poor soil. It is a salt-tolerant and carefree fast-growing
plant. Butterflies love this plant and so do hummingbirds as they love to
suck the nectar from the flowers. Aloe Vera is a first aid plant for the home. It can be
eaisly grown in containers. Aloe barbadensis is a spreading plant and it
produces many offsets close to the mother plant. Protect this succulent
from frost. Aloe barbadensis is a very useful plant to have. The
fresh leaves at the lowest base of the plant can be used to make a blended
health drink. It is also popularly used for the treatment of skin burns,
dry skin and problem skin. I have personally used it to treat ant bites and
obtain relief from it. I cut open the leave and apply the gel on the
affected area. Aloe Vera is also well-known in the production of
beauty aid and hair products Aloe Barbados is an excellent oxygen
producing plant for the home. This It is a butterfly and hummingbird
attractant so easy to grow. Aloe Vera makes an excellent air
purification plant for the home.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
