Aloe Vera with heavy leaves
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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 MoreAloe Vera deflated leaves. HELP
Comments (1)I would worry more about the dead looking center of the plant than the leaves… you need to clean out the dead stuff and apply a fungicide or the whole plant is a goner....See MoreAloe Vera... leaves drying
Comments (2)Oldest leaves usually dry up and fall off - just like we 'loose' some hair :) But besides a dry leaf, other leaves seems to be soft & floppy, at least that's what is visible in your photos. What kind of soil is it poted in? Is the saucer attached to the pot? How much-how often do you water? How do you determine it is time to water?...See MoreAloe Vera leaves turning brown at the tip
Comments (1)Showing a bit of stress, nothing out of the ordinary. However, here are some hard truths The flowers on the companion cacti...they are glued on. Fake, if you will. Removing them...may damage the cacti. Maybe with a hair dryer. They also dont like sharing the pot. They need a lot less water than the aloe vera. Also, a lot more light... The other aloe also grows faster and larger than the vera, if given right conditions. The red one , the gymnocalycium mihanovichii, hibotan(aka moon cactus), is grafted. The stocks or the plants have a tendency to rot, irregardless of conditions....See Morepaulzie32
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