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The Decomposing is an Aloe barbadensis, commonly called Aloe vera · Medicinal aloe · Burn plant.

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    The fall light through the window is making The Decomposing's colors pop.

    The fall light through the window is making The Decomposing's colors pop.

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    Bottom-watered The Decomposing for a change. It drank fast.

    Bottom-watered The Decomposing for a change. It drank fast.

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  3. The Decomposing Aloe barbadensis

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    Survived my two-week vacation. What a trooper.

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  4. The Decomposing Aloe barbadensis

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    Trimmed the dead tips, looking sharp again.

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    First time flowering — I am not crying, you are.

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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 The Decomposing
Pet safety Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested
Difficulty Easy

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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