Aloe vera is a functional houseplant native to the middle east. As a succulent, aloe does not need to be watered regularly or in large amounts to survive. The extract from the inner leaf of the plant has been used to treat wound and burn healing externally and can be ingested internally for other health benefits. In the spring it can be planted outside as soon as there is no risk of frost and should be transplanted back inside before the first frost. This particular variety is known as spotted aloe vera. (Aloe vera var. chinensis) |