However, the genus is large and diverse, containing over 500 types of aloe plants.
Many of these types of species can beplanted in containersor even outdoors in frost-free zones.
Flowers are often tubular in shape and yellow, orange, pink, or red.
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They range from tiny ground-hugging species to those the size of small trees.
Warning
All aloe plants, part of the Liliaceae family, are toxic to animals.
The aloe plant’s leaves contain toxins dangerous to animals.
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While there are over 300 varieties of aloe vera,Aloe barbadensis ‘Miller’ is the most commonly known.
It features lance-shaped leaves andspiky flowers, and its leaves break open to reveal a green gel.
The medium-sized rosettes may produce reddish-orange bloom spikes in very bright light.
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Golden-toothed aloe looks handsome in a mixed dish garden with othersucculent specimens.
Like most aloe types, it likes warm to hot conditions.
Happy plants produce pup offsets for propagating; the plant turns reddish-brown in response to full sun.
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The clumping plants are deer-resistant and tolerant ofpoor clay soil, as long as rainfall is minimal.
Dry conditions enhance the red, so don’t overwater these tough plants or they’ll remain green.
The flowers are covered with long bracts (leaves) that lend a serpentine quality.
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As plants mature they produce early spring stalks of red flower clusters that attract bees, butterflies, andhummingbirds.
Flowers are followed by abundant seeds which germinate at a high rate in warm, moist growing environments.
The small spines that grow on leaf edges are sharp, souse gloveswhen planting or weeding around this aloe.
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It’s as tough as it looks and will bounce back from temperatures as low as 25F.
So hands-on maintenance isn’t necessary to grow this sturdy plant.
Leaves may curve to the point of resembling tentacles.
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A unique feature of Van Balen’s aloe is the spicy smell the leaves emit when you crush them.
Grow this large aloe pop in among landscaping or in a conservatory.
However, you may want to bring it indoors over long, cold winter stretches.
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Tiger Aloe
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The eye-catching striped leaves of tiger aloe give it its catchy name.
It boasts orange and pink flowers from July to September.
Similar to other aloes, there are spikes along its lance-shaped leaves.
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If you have rich soil, amend it with sand.
Preferably, the soil should be neutral to slightly alkaline in pH.
When grown in containers, aloesdo best with a loose potting mix designed for succulents.
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Aloe vera is one of the best-known types of aloe for the skin.
Other types of aloe do not have the same properties.
There are over 500 types of aloe, which areflowering succulent plants.
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Aloe barbadensis Miller, the commonly known aloe vera plant, is edible, along withAloe arborescenandAloe ferox.
However, use caution if ingesting these plants.
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