Aloe vera is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can typically survive without too much attention. Perfect for plant parents who sometimes forget to give their babies any TLC for weeks, this succulent ...

Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...

Wooden spoon scooping aloe gel out of a bowl with cut aloe leaves on a wood board - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock We've all been there: that uncomfortable, stinging feeling after a long day in the sun, when ...

One of the best indoor houseplants, aloe vera is known for being an easy going, low-maintenance succulent plant. But there’s more to aloe vera plant care than plopping it atop a windowsill and hoping ...

Always leave an aloe plant with 7-8 leaves remaining after cutting, and never cut new sprouts on the inside. Do not cut any leaves off if a plant has six or fewer leaves; it will take longer to grow ...

One of the most common, and useful, houseplants is aloe vera. This succulent sits on the kitchen windowsill of many homes, just waiting to answer a 911 call when minor kitchen burns, sunburns or ...