1-2 new leaves per month, fast-growing among succulents, reaches maturity in 3–4 years
Appearance
Bloom Color
Bright yellow to orange coral
Foliage Color
Light green to bluish-green
Fall Foliage Color
No fall foliage color associated with Aloe vera.
Environment
Hardiness Zones
Zones 8-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirement is partial shade, with tolerance for bright, indirect light; full sun is acceptable only with acclimatization, while full shade and direct sunlight are not recommended.
Soil Type
Well-draining, sandy soil mix with perlite, sand, and coco coir
Soil Drainage
Well-draining soil with sandy, loose texture and low water-holding capacity, allowing excess water to drain within 5–10 minutes.
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Winter and Spring
Reproduction
Propagation Methods
Seeds, cuttings, and division (via pups/offshoots)
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Contradictory information present: some sources state Aloe vera attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds; others state it does not attract wildlife. Given the conflicting evidence, and focusing on the most consistent claim across sources, the plant is reported to attract bees, butterflies, and birds (such as sunbirds), with hummingbirds also noted. However, a direct statement denying attraction to any wildlife contradicts this. Since multiple sources explicitly mention attraction to bees, butterflies, and birds, and one specifically notes hummingbirds, the most supported inference is:
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds (including sunbirds)