ALOE (Al’oe) plants are tender succulents, native mostly to South Africa.
They have thick, succulent or fleshy leaves and store water during rainy seasons. In nature, they grow in poor, sandy, or stony soil and can handle long periods of drought.
They belong to the Asphodelaceae family.
Some Aloes are dwarf clumps with clusters of leaves rising from the base. The smaller-growing Aloes make excellent window plants.
Other Aloes become treelike specimens with stout woody stems reaching 5′ feet in height.
Many Aloes produce attractive spikes of flowers. In general, Aloes handle winter temperatures of 45° degrees Fahrenheit.
In dry nearly frostless locations like southern California, Aloe thrives outdoors, in the same conditions cactus and other desert plants enjoy.
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