Doorknob is a Aloe barbadensis, commonly called Aloe vera · Medicinal aloe · Burn plant.
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Six months together!
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Survived my two-week vacation. What a trooper.
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About this plant
Common name
Aloe vera · Medicinal aloe · Burn plant
Scientific name
Aloe barbadensis
Sun
Bright light, including some direct sun
Water
Deeply but infrequently; let soil dry fully
Soil
Sandy cactus or succulent mix
Nickname
Doorknob
Fun facts
- Aloe gel was used in ancient Egypt, where it was called the "plant of immortality."
- The gel inside the leaves is about 99% water, with the remainder containing vitamins, enzymes, and sugars.
- It readily produces "pups" — baby offshoots at its base that can be separated and potted.
- Mature plants send up tall flower spikes with yellow, tubular blooms.
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