Aloe barbadensis / 'Aloe Vera' houseplants The distinctive striped leaves are

The distinctive striped leaves are deep

A superb choice for homes that don’t get a lot of natural light

As this plant ages

Check it at least once a week and water it when the top two inches of soil feel dry

Place in bright light from a south- or west-facing window (but not in direct sunlight)

Aloe barbadensis / 'Aloe Vera' houseplants The distinctive striped leaves areAloe vera is probably one of the best known houseplants. The gel inside its leaves is famously used for soothing burns, but its more than just a green first aid kit. This is a plant that has adapted to live all over the world. A wild aloe vera could grow as big as a metre across. If you think thats impressive, its flower spike can reach 90cm. UK growers will probably never see an aloe vera flower, but theyre beautiful. They look a bit like the flower