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Aloe vera (syn. Aloe barbadensis) & pot combination
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: good potting compost, well drained
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: early summer generally
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 30cm (including pot)
Often known as the first aid plant, aloe vera has been grown for its healing properties for years - and is now often used in cosmetics and alternative medicine. It's a low-maintenance, evergreen succulent, with fleshy leaves that form a low rosette - and if you're lucky, it may produce a greenish-yellow flower in early summer.
The plant is supplied with a hand-cast aluminium planter so you can create your own display. With a rough-hewn finish reminiscent of natural rock, the bowl makes a perfect addition to rugged, naturalistic garden schemes. - Home care: Water moderately when growing, and sparingly when dormant through the winter months. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser 2-3 times during the growing season.
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£42.48
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