Exposure & placement

The Aloe Vera loves bright light and can tolerate moderate direct sun. The more light it receives, the thicker and more gel-filled its leaves will be.

• Exposure: bright light to moderate direct sun.
• Ideal: sunny windowsill, sheltered balcony, bright office, well-lit shelf.
• Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, tolerates variations well.
• Substrate: very well drained (potting soil for cacti and succulents + sand or perlite).

Verdeia tip: Aloe Vera perfectly tolerates full sun once gradually acclimated. Place it in the brightest spot in your home. Delivered in its decorative pot, ready to use.

Watering & care

• Watering: low; let the substrate dry completely between waterings (every 2-3 weeks).
• Drainage: the decorative pot is designed for optimal drainage.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: every 8 weeks in spring-summer, with diluted liquid fertilizer for cacti.
• Winter rest: greatly reduce watering in autumn-winter (maximum once a month).

Aloe Vera prefers to be underwatered rather than overwatered. Empty excess water from the saucer 15 minutes after watering to avoid root rot.

Medicinal properties & uses

Aloe Vera is famous for its transparent gel contained in its leaves, used since Antiquity for its therapeutic and cosmetic virtues.

• Aloe Vera gel: transparent and viscous substance contained in the leaves, rich in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
• Soothing properties: relieves burns (sun, kitchen), sunburns, and skin irritations.
• Moisturizing properties: deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin, ideal for dry skin.
• Healing properties: promotes cell regeneration and healing of minor wounds.
• Usage: cut a leaf at the base, extract the transparent gel, and apply directly to the skin.

Verdeia tip: always keep an Aloe Vera in your kitchen to immediately soothe minor burns! The fresh gel is very effective.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

With its graphic fleshy leaves and jade decorative pot, the Aloe Vera adds a touch of natural elegance and practicality to your urban jungle. It is a plant as useful as it is decorative.

• Pair with: other succulents (Echeveria, Sedum, Crassula), cacti, Sansevieria, or Kalanchoe to create a collection of fleshy plants.
• Ambiance: perfect for a sunny windowsill, kitchen, office, or balcony.
• Style: contemporary, bohemian, minimalist, or Mediterranean.

Place it in an easily accessible spot so you can use its gel when needed. Ready to gift or install directly!

Verdeia Tips

• Maintain constant bright light — the more light it receives, the thicker and more gel-filled its leaves will be.
• Avoid excess water that causes root rot — better to underwater than overwater.
• Delivered in its decorative pot, ready to use, no repotting needed for at least 1 year.
• To use the gel: cut an outer leaf at the base, extract the clear gel and apply to the skin.
• Aloe Vera produces offsets (babies) at its base — you can separate them to multiply your plant.
• Perfectly tolerates missed waterings — ideal plant for beginners or busy people.

Technical specifications

• Botanical name: Aloe vera (syn. Aloe barbadensis)
• Common name: Aloe Vera, Aloe
• Origin: Arabian Peninsula
• Dimensions on delivery: Ø12 × H45 cm (plant + pot)
• Adult size: up to 60–80 cm indoors
• Pot included: jade ceramic decorative pot
• Exposure: bright light to moderate direct sun
• Watering: low, allow to dry completely between waterings
• Care: very easy
• Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested (yellow latex)
• Decorative style: Graphic / Useful / Ready to gift
• Special feature: soothing and healing medicinal gel, produces offsets

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. Leaf size and thickness may vary depending on growing conditions.