Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
Northern Africa
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
एलोविरा
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Aloe Vera
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Aloe vera
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Aloe vera
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
Αλόη
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Aloes
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Aloe Vera
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Aloaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Aloe
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
  
Acanthoideae
  
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Malabar nut
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aloe Vera and Malabar nut Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Malabar nut are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aloe Vera and Malabar nut
Care of Aloe Vera and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.