Aloe vera Bending?
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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Aloe vera vs aloe vera?
Comments (4)There seems to be some confusion again with common names - Aloe vera is Aloe vera :-) Although that term is sometimes used to refer to ANY kind of aloe, there are not two species of true or common, aka medicinal aloe. There ARE many species of aloe....as many as 400 have been registered but true aloe, Aloe vera (formerly Aloe barbadensis), is the one noted for medicinal purposes. There is some documentation that Aloe arborescens also has similar medicinal properties but as the species name suggests, this has a much more tree-like growth habit and develops a distinct stem or trunk. The difference in growth habits between the two plants shown in the pics is simply due to age and maturity. Aloe vera will form a full rosette if given sufficient time and proper growing conditions. Check the Wiki photo linked below. The smaller ones that appear to only grow laterally rather than in a round rosette of leaves are just young, immature plants (offsets or pups) and hampered from full development by lack of time and indoor growing conditions. Here is a link that might be useful:...See Moreneed help to identify this Aloe plant; Aloe Vera???
Comments (14)Certainly not here to dispute the name of the Lowes plant. I bought a couple of the same plants, chuckling to myself that ALL of the aloes were labeled Aloe vera. Mine are PIG, growing well and curiously have lost their spots. You can see some of the spots remain on the bottom, oldest leaves. So I'm pondering the label again. Of course it hasn't flowered yet (about 3 years old), which will add to the info. I guess I wonder if Aloe vera pups start with spots. I have no pups to compare. My plant does not look like the OP's first plants. This post was edited by Crenda on Thu, Aug 7, 14 at 10:23...See MoreAloe vera bending
Comments (7)? cacti soil plus permits ? Can I assume this means cactus soil with perlite? (on plant forums, autocorrect will nail you on a lot of words. Best to check! LOL) A 50/50 mix is a good mix for most folks. The plant does need water. It just doesn't like to sit in it. Mine are outside and have gotten about 7 inches of rain this past week. So the above 50/50 mix will allow it to be free flowing and dry out well and completely between watering. When you water, it should flow out of the bottom of the pot. This will give your plant what it needs and also flush out any residual salts that may build up in the soil. Do no let water stay in that bottom bowl. How long since you repotted? Mine generally will take a couple of weeks to settle into a new pot. While settling they can be stressed and get a little floppy and even get discolored - yellowish - but this will pass. And, of course, Aloe plants like a LOT of sun. Mine are in full sun outside. If you can't take them outside, put him near the brightest window you have - usually south or west. Windows will cut the amount of light your plant gets as compared to being outside. Screens will cut even more. So even a porch or balcony is better. Move plants into full sun slowly so they can acclimate and not burn....See MoreAloe Vera advice
Comments (1)Pop it out of the container and have a look at the root system. Post photos if you can. The soil you have there looks very peaty, might be too moisture retentive....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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