Big Style With Less Water: Aloe
Sculptural leaves and simple, low-water care make aloe a sunny-window staple.
Gardeners choose Aloe for sculptural leaves and simple, low-water care make aloe a sunny-window staple. It works especially well in sunny windows, small containers, dry gardens, gifts, and low-water collections. Exact colour, mature size, hardiness, and care can vary by species or variety, so the plant tag should always provide the final details.
Plant details
Sun
Bright light
Moisture
Low
Height
30–61 cm
Spread
30–61 cm
Flower colour
Orange
Good to know
Container suitable
Care
Give Aloe bright light and low water. Plan for a typical mature size of about 1–2 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Use a fast-draining mix and a pot with drainage. Give bright light and water thoroughly only after the soil has dried.
