🌵 Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
succulents
succulent perennial
☀️ Sun
full sun to partial shade
💧 Water
low (very drought-tolerant)
🗺️ Zones
[9,10,11]
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained, sandy, tolerates poor
📏 Spacing
12-18 inches
📐 Height
1-2 ft
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Both Mediterranean dry-garden lovers; shared watering schedule
Drought-tolerant companions; rosemary's pest-repelling oils benefit nearby aloe
All three thrive in hot, dry, well-drained conditions
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
The most useful succulent on Earth. Every home should have one. Gel from a snapped leaf is instant burn relief. Thrives on neglect , the #1 cause of death is overwatering. Pups (offsets) constantly , you'll have infinite aloe within a year.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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