GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Barbados Aloe

Aloe vera · Succulent

Hardiness
H1 Under glass (to above 5°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
30–60 cm × 50–100 cm
Soil
Free-draining cactus/succulent compost; water sparingly and let it dry out fully.
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
The gel is used on skin, but the latex/whole leaf is a strong laxative if eaten — keep away from children and pets.

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