Aloe Vera belongs to the family
of Asphodelaceae and Genus Aloe is native to Africa and now has been
propagated and grown widely across the countries.
This succulent variety plant is being grown
for its medicinal, cosmetic, and edible purposes. It is also grown as an ornamental and air-purifying plant indoors. They are resistant and
can survive in severe drought.
Aloe Vera plant lucky?
According to Feng shui Aloe Vera is said to bring luck
and prosperity. They create a good vibe and positive energy in indoor
spaces. Aloe Vera is called a "Plant of immortality" due to its
medicinal value and resistant nature (They do not die or give up easily even in
the worst conditions).
Based on a study conducted by NASA scientists to research ways to remove toxins from closed spaces, they found that Aloe vera with few other plants can effectively remove Benzene and formaldehyde.
When does Aloe Vera flower?
If your aloe plant doesn't bloom
don't be surprised. Only mature plants (i.e. 3 to 4 years old) will bloom.
Aloe Vera is a succulent variant and it can thrive in bright sunlight. Aloe
Vera growing indoors have a very low chance of blooming as they receive
insufficient or low sunlight.
The flowers produced by Aloe Vera
can last for 5 to10 days. The flowers spike up to a great height and are quite hard.
The bright orange or yellow flowers loosely hang from the spike
creating a beautiful view. The Aloe Vera flowers attract bees due to their brightly
colored flowers and they contain a high concentration of nectar.
Grow Aloe vera from seeds
Aloe vera flowers when left to mature, dry to become seeds. These seeds can be collected by splitting matured seed pods. Aloe vera can be grown from these seeds.
Aloe Vera Flower Uses
Research has shown that the
flowers of the Aloe Vera plant are used in cosmetics and as skin conditioning agents. The above uses are researched and
done only by extracting a few components treated chemically.
You might also be interested in growing medicinal plants like Lemongrass, Mint, Indian Borage
FAQ:
How to grow aloe vera at home?
Place Aloe vera in a well-draining pot and in a well-lit condition. Water once the soil feels dry. Aloe vera can thrive even in low watering conditions., but do not overwater the plant.
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