How to Care for Aloe barbadensis miller
Korean name: 알로에 베라
A succulent plant famous for its skin-soothing properties. It contains a gel that can be applied directly to burns or wounds, and it is very easy to care for.
Key facts
- Category: Succulent
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
- Native to: Arabian Peninsula
- Growth rate: Slow
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Traits: succulent, medicinal, low maintenance, beginner friendly
Care Guide
- Light: Bright indirect light to direct sunlight
- Watering: Once every 3~4 weeks, less frequently in winter.
- Soil: Cactus or succulent potting mix
- Humidity: Well adapted to dry environments
- Temperature: 15~28°C
- Fertilizer: Fertilize every two months in spring and summer
Common questions
How often should you water Aloe barbadensis miller?
Once every 3~4 weeks, less frequently in winter. Roughly every 21 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Aloe barbadensis miller?
It likes Bright indirect light to direct sunlight. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Cactus or succulent potting mix.
Is Aloe barbadensis miller safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Aloe barbadensis miller good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~28°C. Humidity: Well adapted to dry environments. Fertilise Fertilize every two months in spring and summer.