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 Renowned
for its medicinal qualities, this widely cultivated, short-stemmed
species is believed to have originated in Arabia or northern Africa.
It grows to 24 in (60 cm) high and has rosettes of long, thick,
lance-shaped, grayish-green leaves with small whitish teeth on the
margins.
In summer, small yellow flowers appear in spikes up to 3 ft (1 m)
high.
Its syrupy leaf juice is used in skin care products and for
treatment of burns.
Flowering colors: Yellow
Cultivation: Nearly all aloes prefer a warm dry climate and
well-drained soil.
Grow the larger species in full sun, the smaller types in
part-shade.
Propagate from offsets or stem cuttings.
Infestation by mealybug can be a problem. |
