Description
Aloe grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Aloe is also used for decorative purposes and grows successfully indoors as a potted plant.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aloe humilis - Succulent Plant |
| 2 | 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Extracts from Aloe vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties.
There is, however, little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purpose. Aloe vera is used in traditional medicine as a skin treatment. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is called kathalai.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Kathalai, Spider Aloe |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1-3 feet |
| Flower Colour | orange or yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late winter to spring |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Aloe humilis care
The first step in aloe plant care is to realize that this plant is a succulent. Like cacti, succulents do best in dry conditions.
Also, make sure that the pot has plenty of drainage holes. Aloe plants cannot tolerate standing water.
| Sunlight | Full sunlight, so they do best in the south or west facing windows. |
| Watering | Water the plant properly. Watering should be done when the soil feels to touch. When the aloe plant is watered, the soil should be thoroughly drenched. |
| Soil | When growing aloe plants, plant them in a cactus potting soil mix or a regular potting soil that has been amended with additional perlite or building sand. |
| Temperature | Warm weather |
| Fertilizer | Aloes do not need to be fertilized. But you want to apply, should be fertilized once a year in the spring. You can use a phosphorus-heavy water-based fertilizer at half strength. |
| Harvest Season | Mature leaves are harvested. |
Aloe humilis special feature
The species name humilis means low growing and refers to the plants growth habit. Spider Aloe, Aloe humilis perennial evergreen plant, used as the ornamental houseplant, can grow in the desert, Mediterranean, subtropical or tropic climate
Aloe humilis uses
Ornamental Use:
- Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic purposes
Medicinal Use:
- Not defined