Aloe vera is one of the easiest plants to grow. It is of the succulent plant and is easy to cultivate, requiring good soil drainage and occasional watering. Since it is of the cactus family, freezing temperatures are not tolerated as aloe vera is primarily made up of 95% water. There are over 250 species of aloes in the world and most are native to Africa. They range in size from one inch to 60 centimeters. Given sufficient light, the aloe vera plant makes excellent house plants. Many homes have an aloe vera plant or two grown on the window sill or under grow lights. They can be complimented by adding flowering plants and placed in a corners. If the aloe vera plant is small, many place them on tables.

If you intend to plant your aloe vera outside, they should be planted in full sun or at the very least a light shade. When planted in full sun, they require frequent watering. Plants who have been around a long time will tolerate drought. Over watering them can actually cause the roots to rot as well as the leaves. It is good practice to give the plant a thorough watering and then allow the soil to dry in between watering. A good rule of thumb is to mimic the desert places in Africa or in the south western United States. These areas experience major dry spells between the rains. So it should be with an aloe vera plant planted elsewhere.

Growing an aloe vera, or two and even three will have at your disposal a means to apply fresh aloe gel onto any skin abrasions, bruises or even acne. There is a product that can be added to your health maintenance and compliments the healing properties of the plant. Aloeride® taken internally will actually build up your immune system and create an environment where the skin is nourished from within.

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