Aloe

Aloe Vera

All of our Aloe Vera is descended from one plant that was acquired in 2002 from the Myers family of Littlestown, PA. That aloe pup came from a large mother plant that was kept in a solarium. I adored that large Mother plant throughout my childhood. When I finally had a home to call my own, I asked if I could have one of the babies.

Of my personal plants, they are moved seasonally. Each Spring, they leave the big, south facing bay window and head outside once the night time temps are showing that they won’t drop below 50 degrees F. (They can handle slightly cooler temps for a night or two, but they will turn to mush if frost hits them.) Throughout the summer you will find them on my sunny back porch, shady front porch, and mixed sun driveway. They all do well, despite the varying conditions. The most important thing for any plants that will be exposed to natural rain is drainage! Ensure the soil won’t hold too much water. Every Fall, the plants return indoors when those night time temps start to dip again.