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WARNING: The gel from aloe vera leaves can be used topically but should NOT be eaten by people or pets. It can cause unpleasant symptoms such as nausea or indigestion and may even be toxic in larger quantities.

Unfortunately, a bloom is rarely achievable with aloes that are kept as houseplants, since the plant requires nearly ideal conditions to produce flowers: lots of light, sufficient water, and the right temperature range. Due to these requirements (mainly lighting), aloe flowers are usually only seen on plants grown outdoors year-round in warm climates.

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Before transplanting, you can cut back both the large taproot and the smaller horizontal roots; especially focus on removing any dead or rotting roots. Although aloe is quite resilient about pruning, trim only up to about 1/3 of the rootball at a time (leaving 2/3 intact). Aloe likes to be snug in its pot and should fill the new pot about 2/3 full. After the roots are cut, some people allow the roots to air dry for a day or two, so that the wound starts to heals over a bit before placing the plant in new growing medium; this can help to prevent diseases, etc., from entering through the cuts. If you transplant immediately after pruning the roots, hold off on watering for a few days, to discourage rot. Hope this helps!

Good article! I just brought an aloe vera home from the supermarket and in only a couple of days it stretched out towards the light, which was unexpected for a succulent!?

Its a fairly bright westward window. I wanted to say that I learned not to use aloe directly from the plant, but let the cut off leaf "bleedcin a glass of water a few hours first. It will turn milky as the Aloe releases latex which is naturally generated in the leaves and can cause irritation.

Once the latex is depleted the pulp or gel can be used to treat skin, or a piece of cut leaf can be taped to a wound with a bandaid or bandage. Removingnthe latex (over night to be sure) also makes it edible without real risk of nausea etc. Just don't overdo it, a half teaspoonspoon of gel in a smoothy is enough.

You don't want to ingest latex. Or pour it on a wound.

I live in a nordic climate so they get leggy in winter, but I shall try out a supplememtary led light and see if that helps.

Question: do I need to repot my plant? It's still as it came from the store a few days ago.

Thank you!

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Aloe vera can be used to make a supercapacitor, a device that stores energy and is similar to a battery but discharges power faster. The supercapacitor can also be installed inside a living plant, to be used to power lights or charge low-power devices.

Yang Zhao at the Beijing Institute of Technology in China and her colleagues have built the supercapacitor almost entirely from different parts of an aloe vera plant, with no additional materials apart from a single gold wire.

Aloe vera (/lo(i) vr, vr-/)[3] is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe.[4] It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.[4][5]

An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world.[4] It is cultivated for commercial products, mainly as a topical treatment used over centuries.[4][5] The species is attractive for decorative purposes, and succeeds indoors as a potted plant.[6]

The leaves of Aloe vera contain significant amounts of the polysaccharide gel acemannan, which can be used for topical purposes.[7] Aloe skin contains aloin which is toxic. Products made from Aloe vera usually only use the gel.

Oral ingestion of aloe vera extracts can be dangerous, because it causes reactions which are not yet fully understood.[5][9] It is especially dangerous for pregnant women; some people have allergic reactions, even when the aloe vera is applied only to the skin.[5][9]

The species has several synonyms: Aloe barbadensis Mill., Aloe indica Royle, Aloe perfoliata L. var. vera and Aloe vulgaris Lam.[2][16][17] Some literature identifies the white-spotted form of Aloe vera as Aloe vera var. chinensis;[18][19] and the spotted form of Aloe vera may be conspecific with A. massawana.[20] The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 as Aloe perfoliata var. vera,[21] and was described again in 1768 by Nicolaas Laurens Burman as Aloe vera in Flora Indica on 6 April and by Philip Miller as Aloe barbadensis some ten days after Burman in the Gardener's Dictionary.[22]

Techniques based on DNA comparison suggest Aloe vera is relatively closely related to Aloe perryi, a species endemic to Yemen.[23] Similar techniques, using chloroplast DNA sequence comparison and inter simple sequence repeat profiling have also suggested it is closely related to Aloe forbesii, Aloe inermis, Aloe scobinifolia, Aloe sinkatana, and Aloe striata.[24] With the exception of the South African species A. striata, these Aloe species are native to Socotra (Yemen), Somalia, and Sudan.[24] The lack of obvious natural populations of the species has led some authors to suggest Aloe vera may be of hybrid origin.[25]

Aloe vera leaves contain phytochemicals under study for possible bioactivity, such as lignans, phytosterols, polyphenols, acetylated mannans, polymannans, anthraquinones C-glycosides, anthrones, and other anthraquinones, such as emodin and various lectins.[11][27][28]

Aloe vera is considered to be native only to the south-east[31] Arabian Peninsula in the Hajar Mountains in north-eastern Oman and eastern U.A.E.[32] However, it has been widely cultivated around the world, and has become naturalized in North Africa, as well as Sudan and neighboring countries, along with the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and Madeira Islands.[16] It has also naturalized in the Algarve region of Portugal,[33][34] and in wild areas across Spain, especially in the region of Murcia.[35]

In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil, and bright, sunny conditions. Aloe plants can turn red from sunburn under too much direct sun, though gradual acclimation may help.[44] The use of a good-quality commercial propagation mix or packaged "cacti and succulent mix" is recommended, as they allow good drainage.[45] Terra cotta pots are preferable as they are porous.[45] Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry before rewatering. When potted, aloes can become crowded with "pups" growing from the sides of the "mother plant". Plants that have become crowded can be divided and repotted to allow room for further growth, or the pups can be left with the mother plant.[44] During winter, Aloe vera may become dormant, during which little moisture is required.[44] In areas that receive frost or snow, the species is best kept indoors or in heated glasshouses.[29] Houseplants requiring similar care include haworthia and agave.[44]

There is large-scale agricultural production of Aloe vera in Australia,[46] Cuba, the Dominican Republic, China, Mexico,[47] India,[48] Jamaica,[49] Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa,[50] Spain,[51] and the United States,[52] with much of the output going toward the cosmetics industry.[4]

There is conflicting evidence regarding whether Aloe vera is effective as a treatment for wounds or burns.[5][39] There is some evidence that topical use of aloe products might relieve symptoms of certain skin disorders, such as psoriasis, acne, or rashes,[9][39] but topical application may cause an allergic reaction in some people.[11]

Aloe vera gel is used commercially as an ingredient in yogurts, beverages, and some desserts,[54] but at high or prolonged doses, ingesting aloe latex or whole leaf extract can be toxic.[5][9][11][15] Use of topical aloe vera in small amounts is likely to be safe.[9][39]

Aloe vera may be prepared as a lotion, gel, soap or cosmetics product for use on skin as a topical medication.[5] For people with allergies to Aloe vera, skin reactions may include contact dermatitis with mild redness and itching, difficulty with breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.[5][11][15]

Aloin, a compound found in the semi-liquid latex of some Aloe species, was the common ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) laxative products in the United States until 2002 when the Food and Drug Administration banned it because manufacturers failed to provide the necessary safety data.[5][9][55] Aloe vera has potential toxicity, with side effects occurring at some dose levels both when ingested and when applied topically.[5][15] Although toxicity may be less when aloin is removed by processing, Aloe vera ingested in high amounts may induce side effects, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea or hepatitis.[5][56] Chronic ingestion of aloe (dose of 1 gram per day) may cause adverse effects, including hematuria, weight loss, and cardiac or kidney disorders.[5]

Aloe vera juice is marketed to support the health of the digestive system, but there is neither scientific evidence nor regulatory approval for this claim.[5][9][39] The extracts and quantities typically used for such purposes are associated with toxicity in a dose-dependent way.[5][11][15]

Aloe vera is used on facial tissues where it is promoted as a moisturizer and anti-irritant to reduce chafing of the nose. Cosmetic companies commonly add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense, shaving cream, or shampoos.[54] A review of academic literature notes that its inclusion in many hygiene products is due to its "moisturizing emollient effect".[28] 17dc91bb1f