# Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera)

> A stemless or short-stemmed succulent prized for millennia for its medicinal and soothing gel-filled leaves arranged in dense rosettes. Its thick, fleshy, lanceolate foliage features soft marginal serrations and excels at storing moisture in arid conditions. Native to the Arabian Peninsula, it is now globally cultivated and celebrated as both an indispensable houseplant and landscape perennial.

- **Scientific Name:** *Aloe vera*
- **Botanical Family:** Asphodelaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -1°C (USDA Zone 10a)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect sunlight or gentle direct morning sun; intense afternoon sunlight can scorch or stress foliage into brown-orange tones.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Soak-and-dry protocol; allow the potting substrate to dry out completely between thorough waterings, reducing frequency substantially in winter.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

60% gritty inorganic minerals (pumice, lava rock, perlite) + 40% cactus and succulent potting mix.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-1°C (USDA Zone 10a)

## Propagation Methods

Separation of basal root offsets (pups) or plant division; single leaf cuttings rarely produce viable growth in Aloes.

## Available Language Editions

- [TR: Tıbbi Sarısabır (Aloe vera)](https://sukulentler.com/tr/turler/aloe-vera.md)
- [DE: Echte Aloe (Aloe vera)](https://sukulentler.com/de/arten/aloe-vera.md)
- [ES: Sábila (Aloe vera)](https://sukulentler.com/es/especies/aloe-vera.md)