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About Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple


About Northern Spy Apple and Aloe Vera


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Fruit   

Origin
Northern Africa   
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia   

Types
Not Available   
fuji, jonathan apple   

Number of Varieties
400   
20
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions   
Cold Regions, gardens   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow   
White, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Red, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Green, Light Yellow, Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Oval Cordate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Do not water frequently   

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   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

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   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn   
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties   
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food   

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   
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE vera   
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'   

Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad   
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple   

In Hindi
एलोविरा   
Northern Spy Apple   

In German
Aloe Vera   
Northern Spy Apfel   

In French
Aloe vera   
Northern Spy Pomme   

In Spanish
Aloe vera   
Espía del Norte de Apple   

In Greek
Αλόη   
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple   

In Portuguese
Aloe Vera   
Northern Spy a Apple   

In Polish
Aloes   
Northern Spy Jabłko   

In Latin
Aloe Vera   
Northern Spy Apple   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Rosales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Aloe   
Malus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Dicotyledonous, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Asphodeloideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple? We provide you with everything About Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple. Aloe Vera has thorns and Northern Spy Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Aloe Vera does not have fragrant flowers. Aloe Vera has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Northern Spy Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple

Season and care of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Spy Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral.

Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple Physical Information

Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple are as follows:

Care of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple

Care of Aloe Vera and Northern Spy Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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