Aloe Vera Plants
Thursday January 1, 2009
Aloe vera is a plant of many uses. Grown in containers, aloe vera may be treated as a houseplant or installed on porches, patios, decks, etc. In the landscape (warm climates only), its need for good drainage makes it a popular choice for rock gardens. Aloe vera is drought-resistant once established, making it useful for xeriscaping
Oh, and for good measure, aloe vera just happens to be one of the most famous of the medicinal plants....
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Happy New Years David!
I enjoyed your post on aloe vera- one of my favorite plants. I have to admit that I did not appreciate the beauty of aloe veras, or succulents in general for a long time. As a landscape designer in Los Angeles, aloe vera is a very appropriate plant in this dry climate and it took some time, but now I’m crazy about them!
They are “living sculptures: and they are functional and healing too! What;s not to like?
Shirley
Thank you, Shirley.
For those of you who do not know her, Shirley is the co-star of the TV gardening show, Garden Police
Are there different kinds of aloe vera Plants. Where can I view them
I began using aloe vera for sunburns about 20 years ago. Soon after I also began to use it as an after shower moisturizer, for my face in particular. Skin tends to feel rather tight and dry following a shower. This became part of my routine and I haven’t looked back. For 20+ years now following every shower … occasionally at other times during the day I have been using aloe. I have always liked the fact that it was natural, non-greasy and essentially disappeared about five minutes after using with no residue leaving your skin properly moisturized. Evidence suggests that aloe provides significant benefits far exceeding simple sunburn treatments. This seems to be backed up by the fact that island residents where aloe is prevalent and used regularly tend to have skin looking years younger than the user’s true age.
My preference is towards the more natural. Aloe from the plant is a clear gel – not green as many products show it. I suppose some manufacturers have made it green because that color is either expected or more pleasing in some way but if you are looking for natural you want it clear and as close to 100% aloe vera as is possible. Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera fills the bill on all fronts. 100% aloe vera, no added color, no added alcohol etc. It has become our house favorite.
Side note: at the time I began using it I was not seeking a youth potion, just a way of getting rid of that tight dry feeling following a shower. I don’t know if credit belongs with the aloe, heridity, luck or some combination but my skin appears quite a bit younger than my age should dictate. Take that for what it is.