As succulents, aloe vera plants are adapted to storing water. Unlike your tomatoes , which may wilt on a hot day even when properly watered, aloe veras are unfazed by dry conditions and heat.

On social media, aloe vera is acclaimed as a “miracle plant,” especially for skin care. In videos that have gone viral, people rub halved aloe vera leaf on their face, freeze its gel in facial ...

The aloe vera plant has been used for thousands of years, since as early as 1750 BC. There are more than 450 species of aloe vera. It’s a succulent plant that grows in hot and dry climates ...

Where to put an aloe plant. Aloe vera plants thrive in typical household temperatures—between 55 and 85 degrees—and standard home humidity. “They need bright light, such as you would get in ...

The humble aloe vera plant packs a powerful punch when it comes to skin health. While your expensive creams collect dust in the bathroom cabinet, this unassuming plant has been quietly healing ...

“During winter the aloe vera plant requires less attention [than in summer]. However, it is important to keep it in temperatures that don’t fall below 10° Celsius (50° Fahrenheit ) ,” says ...