Click here for Aloe Care Guide Aloe Vera (Aloaceae) Native to the Southwestern United States, Aloe Vera is commonly grown in pots in the Eastern U.S. for its medicinal uses. It's an excellent choice for a houseplant, with its size controlled by the pot it’s grown in. Aloe Vera has many uses, including: salves, burn/sunburn treatment, insect bites, and health drinks. USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Very Good Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Fair Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Good No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Fair Thorns: No Soil Type: Well-drained Edible Type: Stalk Self-fertile: Yes
