Aloe Vera Size:4" SN Loosens hard soil and improves

Loosens hard soil and improves aeration

Leaves turn red in the fall

With beautiful pen-and-ink drawings by Craig Latker

dark green leaves are oval

Aloe Vera Size:4" SN Loosens hard soil and improvesAloe vera has thick, succulent leaves that are plumped up with a watery gel. The leaves grow from the base of the plant, in a rosette, and have jagged edges with flexible spines. Gel harvested from the thick leaves can be used as a soothing alternative to chemical salves. It's a fast growing succulent, taking three to four years to reach a mature size. Height: 2 3 ft Watering needs: Drought tolerant; allow soil to dry between watering Sun needs: