Aloe Vera multiplies by root cuttings, through a single leaf or through the small shoots that appear on the plant.
This plant prefers sandy soils and is not demanding about watering, they survive with little water.
However, it does not tolerate frost and snow, and it likes places with great sun exposure.
This plant is resistant to most insect pests, although these can sometimes affect the health of the plant.
Aloe vera
Aloe succotrina
It is a species of succulent plant of the genus Aloe, has no stem and can grow up to 100 cm in height.
Its leaves are fleshy, green and may have white spots and have small teeth at the ends.
Its flowers appear in summer, they are tubular in color yellow.
This plant is native to North Africa, originating in desert regions.
There are several species of this plant however only a few are recommended for use in humans.
Its use for medicinal purposes dates from ancient egypt, as a beauty product and treatment of wounds.
The Aloe Vera Plant is used, more exactly the gel inside its leaves, as a healing, anti-inflammatory, in the treatment of skin diseases, burns, treatment of hyperglycemia, beauty products and as an antioxidant.
This gel consists of water and polysaccharides and many other components such as: vitamin A, B, C and E, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, amino acids, enzymes and carbohydrates.