Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)

$14.99

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Bright light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Aloe Vera, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Aloe Vera

Light
Bright light, including direct sun.
Water
Water deeply when the soil is completely dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Aloe vera grows thick, fleshy, blue green leaves edged with soft teeth, arranged in a neat rosette. It is one of the most familiar succulents and one of the easiest to keep on a sunny windowsill.

Give it as much light as you can: a south or west window is ideal, and it enjoys a summer outdoors in a sunny spot. Water deeply, then let the soil dry out completely before watering again; in winter that may be only once a month. A gritty cactus mix and a pot with a drainage hole keep the roots healthy.

Healthy plants send up pups around the base that you can separate and pot up. A simple, sculptural plant for the kitchen or a bright desk.

The ASPCA lists aloe (Aloe barbadensis) as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Aloe Vera

How much light does the Aloe Vera need?

Bright light, including direct sun.

How often should I water the Aloe Vera?

Water deeply when the soil is completely dry.

Is the Aloe Vera toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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