Tips & Information about Aloe Vera

Aloe Plant Dying: Common Causes And How To Fix Them

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Aloe veras are beloved by houseplant collectors. But what to do when things go bad? Click to learn how to save a dying aloe vera plant.

Christmas Carol Aloe: Characteristics Of The Christmas Carol Aloe Plant

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Sometimes our holiday decorations might include a colorful houseplant. The Christmas Carol Aloe plant is the perfect choice.

Ways To Use Aloe: Surprising Aloe Plant Uses

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Aloe vera is more than just an attractive succulent houseplant. Here are some of the most unusual uses of this intriguing plant.

Spiral Aloe Care: Growing An Aloe With Spiraling Leaves

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Attractive and rare, the spiral aloe plant is a worthwhile investment for the serious collector. If you’re lucky enough to come across this interesting aloe plant, tips on how to grow spiral aloe will be next on your list. Click here for more information.

Tree Aloe Info: Learn About Growing A Tree Aloe

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Native to South Africa, tree aloe is a large tree-like succulent with mottled gray stems and rosettes of greenish-gray leaves. Are you interested in growing this impressive carefree plant? Click on the following article for more tree aloe information.

Tips For Fertilizing Aloe Plants – What’s The Best Aloe Vera Fertilizer

By Liz Baessler

Aloes make wonderful houseplants – they’re low maintenance, hard to kill, and handy if you have a sunburn. They’re also beautiful and distinct, so everyone who comes to your house will recognize them. But do these tough plants benefit from fertilizer? Find out here.

How To Get Aloe Pups: Reasons For No Pups On Aloe Plants

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Aloe is easily propagated by planting the offshoots or “pups” that pop up around the base of mature aloe plants. Although the technique is simple, it’s impossible when an aloe won’t produce pups! Troubleshoot the problem of missing aloe vera pups in this article.

What Is A Minnie Belle Aloe – Minnie Belle Succulent Care

By Liz Baessler

When most people hear the name “aloe,” they immediately think of aloe vera. But Aloe is actually the name of a genus that contains over 500 different species and countless cultivars. One of these is Aloe ‘Minnie Belle.’ Learn more about Minnie Belle aloe care here.

Aloe Plant Types – Growing Different Aloe Varieties

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Most of us know about the aloe vera medicine plant. We may be familiar with other aloe plant types, too, and even grow them as houseplants or in the landscape. Here is a run-down of some of the more commonly grown varieties.

Brown Aloe Vera Plants: Tips On Treating Wilting Aloe Veras

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

One of the more easy going succulents, aloe vera is a happy houseplant in most instances. Few problems plague the plant provided it has excellent drainage and good light. A wilting brown aloe can be caused by several conditions. Learn more in this article.

Aloe Transplanting Guide: Learn How To Repot An Aloe Plant

By Liz Baessler

If you?ve had an aloe plant for a few years now, chances are it?s getting too big for its pot and needs to be transplanted. Or maybe you live in a warm enough climate that you can grow your aloe outdoors and you?d like to divide it or move to a new spot. This article can help.

Help, My Aloe Is Falling Over: What Causes A Droopy Aloe Plant

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Your aloe will grow big with good light and not too much water. Although it?s hard to kill one of these plants, if your aloe is drooping, something isn?t right. The good news is that there is likely an easy fix. This article has more information for an aloe plant flopping over.

Watering Can Next To Potted Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe Water Needs – Watering An Aloe Vera Plant The Right Way

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Aloe succulents are healthier and have the best appearance when they are kept lightly moist. If that is a confusing recommendation, then click on the following article for tips on how to water an aloe plant.

Reasons For Galling On Aloe Plants – What Is Wrong With My Aloe Plant

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

So your aloe plant looks like aliens have invaded the tissue and colonized it? The root cause is not a disease but is actually a tiny insect. Galling on aloe plants is caused by aloe mites, insects so tiny you can't see them without a magnifying glass. Learn more here.