Aloe

• Attributes:

  Genus:

  Aloe

  Family:

  Liliaceae

  Life Cycle:

  Perennial

  Country Or Region Of Origin:

  Africa

• Whole Plant Traits:

  Plant Type:

  Edible

  Perennial

  Poisonous

• Cultural Conditions:

  Light:

  Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)

  Soil Drainage:

  Good Drainage

  Occasionally Dry

• Flowers:

  Flower Color:

  Gold/Yellow

  Orange

• Leaves:

  Leaf Color:

  Green

  Hairs Present:

  No

  Leaf Description:

  Perennial herb with thick, succulent, pointed, basal leaves.

• Stem:

  Stem Is Aromatic:

  No

• Landscape:

  Landscape Location:

  Houseplants

• Poisonous to Humans:

  Poison Severity:

  Low

  Poison Symptoms:

  CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. Poisonous through ingestion or dermatitis. Poisonous part: Sap of leaves Symptoms may include: Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, red urine; skin irritation from latex.

  Poison Toxic Principle:

  Anthraquinone glycoside

  Causes Contact Dermatitis:

  Yes

  Poison Part:

  Leaves