Aloe vera ~ Aloe cottage garden Photo (2) by Dudley Nurseries

Photo (2) by Dudley Nurseries

typically before the leaves emerge

Krantzkloof NR

The sweet-smelling fruits are produced in spring and summer and ripen to a bronze-red with amber flesh

It has soft broad needles that lay in flat ranks

Aloe vera ~ Aloe cottage garden Photo (2) by Dudley NurseriesAloe is a stemless succulent that grows in rosettes of toothed fleshy lace shaped green leaves well known for its edible gel used to treat burns and cuts. Once the plant is matured it will put up a thick flowering stalk with coral pink flowers in spring. Grows best in full sun and dry well drained soils. Syn with Aloe Barbadensis. Aloe is very well known for its topical use for healing cuts, burns, and insect bites. It can also be ingested for