The soap aloe is just one of those plants that stir up a passion in gardeners and plant aficionados across the country. It’s known botanically as Aloe maculata, and at first glance, you would swear it ...

Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...

Aloes are basically the denim of the plant world. They’re hardy, cool-looking and exceptionally useful to boot (hello, sunburn soother). Extra bonus? They won’t shrivel and die if you forget to water ...

Visitors to the Ruth Bancroft Garden during the winter months are often amazed at the array of aloes in flower at this time of year, and many of these winter-bloomers come from South Africa. While ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Known for its hydrating qualities, aloe vera might give you flashbacks to a painful summer sunburn. But ...

It’s time we talked about aloe. So easy to grow, beautiful, intriguing, almost mythical as a healing plant, cultivated as a medicinal plant for more than 2,500 years. You too can grow it, propagate it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I love aloe. As both master gardener and master herbalist, I grow and use aloe vera for all sorts. A single, healthy aloe "mother" can produce ...

The soap aloe is just one of those plants that stir up a passion in gardeners and plant aficionados across the country. It's known botanically as Aloe maculata and at first glance, you would swear it ...

Spring is a time that the many seasonal flowers we haven't seen in a while make their way back to the indoors and outdoors of our homes. While greenery is everywhere outside during the spring and ...

Sue describes her garden as “3 acres of bird-attracting plants”. She opted for drought tolerant plants because she knew the flat plains were hot and dry in summer. There was nothing on the former ...

Aloe vera plants thrive with moderate sun exposure. These succulents prefer bright, indirect light for 6-8 hours daily. Too much direct sunlight can damage their leaves, causing them to turn brown or ...