Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Northern Africa
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
ALOE vera
Common Name
Sweetbay
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
एलोविरा
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Aloe Vera
In French
Laurus nobilis
Aloe vera
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
Aloe vera
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
Αλόη
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Aloe Vera
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Aloes
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Laurales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Sweetbay and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetbay and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Sweetbay and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweetbay and Aloe Vera
Care of Sweetbay and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.