Aloe Vera Barbadensis - Miracle Plant (3 years old)

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

It forms a rosette of long, fleshy, gray-green leaves containing the clear gel for which Aloe vera is known and traditionally used in cosmetics and skin-care products. The topical use of Aloe vera gel is well known, although its effects may vary depending on the product and how it is used.

🌿 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
• Color: green to gray-green
• Growth: moderate under favorable conditions
• Use: ornamental plant, also commonly 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 acclimation
• Watering: infrequent; allow the substrate to dry out 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 reduced significantly
• Cold hardiness: does not tolerate frost and must be protected from very low temperatures
• Fertilization: light, during the active growing period, with a fertilizer for cacti and succulents

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Cactus, Succulent & Adenium Substrate, an airy, well-draining mix suited to plants sensitive to excess water. Its structure helps drain water quickly and maintain good root aeration.

➡️ View product: https://sicretgarden.com/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
• a decorative plant all year round
• can produce pups at the base of the plant
• the gel inside the leaves is known for its traditional use in cosmetics and skin care
• one of the best-known succulent plants grown indoors

📌 Caution: 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 knowing the proper processing method, as different parts of the leaf contain substances with different safety profiles.

📌 Note: Aloe vera has fleshy, brittle leaves that may have bends, cracks, tears, scratches, or other cosmetic imperfections due to handling and transport. These issues do not normally affect the plant's viability.

➡️ Read more about caring for and identifying Aloe vera plants on the Blog:
https://sicretgarden.com/blogs/plant-care/aloe-vera

Height including pot: approx. 30-35 cm, depending on the season and available batch.