Ombudsman is an Aloe barbadensis, commonly called Aloe vera · Medicinal aloe · Burn plant.
Timeline
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Gave Ombudsman one last outdoor rain shower before the move inside.
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Cleaned the pot rim on Ombudsman and it already looks happier.
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Short days mean Ombudsman slows down — watering less already.
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Checked Ombudsman for hitchhikers before bringing it indoors. Found two.
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Gave Ombudsman a quarter turn so it stops leaning into the light.
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Six months together!
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Six months together!
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Ombudsman Aloe barbadensis
Six months together!
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About this plant
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.
Photos
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