Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northern Africa
South America, Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
एलोविरा
Spring Starflower
In German
Aloe Vera
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Aloe vera
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Aloe vera
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
Αλόη
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Aloes
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Aloaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Gilliesieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower
Care of Aloe Vera and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Starflower pruning is done 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
