Aloe Vera

[Mickie31]

Aloe Vera is absolutely excellent. My mum grows it indoors in her kitchen. It is a cure for so many minor ailments. I never knew how good the Aloe Vera plant was until my mum grew it. I would love one myself, but unfortunately I do not know how to grow it either. Although it must be relatively easy because my mum has one that is thriving.

[mtrent]

They grow great just about anywhere in the house.

[atula]

Actually it is very easy to grow an aloe vera plant just about anywhere as it does not need any maintainence. it is a succulant i.e the leaves have about 95% water in them and they prefer dry summer climates. so it is good to keep the indoor potted ones outside from time to time to get ample sunlight.
Ya...you cannot grow one in freezing climates....

[mbtaluka]

Thank you so much atula, this is of great help. I'm planning to get one today for myself. Glad to know that it doesn't need so much of maintainence.

[gnandita1]

My mother has grown Aloe Vera in the garden.She oftens used the sap of it for skin condition such as cuts,burns,and eczema.The sap from it eases pain and reduces inflamation.

[atula]

Aloe vera is actually good for almost everything...one of my friends used to mix the sap in her oil and apply it on the hair....and she had the most beautiful hair.... something we all admired and were jealous of...

as a skin tonic it is especially very very good...all herbal products have aloe in them...