An instantly recognisable rosette
Upright succulent leaves create a crisp outline with timeless appeal.
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Aloe vera 12cm
Normal price
€10,00
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Aloe vera
The classic😌
- Asphodelaceae
- Thick grey-green leaves
- Clean upright rosette
- New rosettes from the base
- Iconic wild species
Aloe vera is recognisable before its name is even read: thick lance-shaped leaves open into a clean upright rosette, coloured grey-green and edged with fine teeth. Its robust silhouette immediately brings a sense of freshness, order and natural simplicity.
Its timeless appeal suits a contemporary home, a bright office or a relaxed Mediterranean display, while new rosettes emerging from the base gradually create a fuller presence. It is an authentic, generous choice with familiar character and a strong architectural line.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Texture with substance
Smooth grey-green surfaces and fine marginal teeth balance softness with structure.
A presence that fills out
Basal offsets can build a clump and make the rosette even more impressive.
Why you’ll love it: it brings the authentic clean look of the classic aloe, combining strong form, familiar character and a natural progression into a full clump.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Place it in natural terracotta, white ceramic or a basket around its nursery pot, leaving space around the leaves. It looks strong low in a bright corner or on a counter where the upright rosette remains visible.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Gasteria bicolor — related succulent texture with darker tongue-shaped leaves.
- Haworthiopsis attenuata — white relief lines at a smaller scale.
- Crassula ovata — rounded glossy foliage against the lance-shaped leaves.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright light with sun after gradual acclimation.
Watering
Water deeply after almost all of the mix has dried well.
Classic aloe
Warm days, open airflow and protection from frost and cold dampness.
Pets & children
Ingestion and the yellow latex are harmful to people and animals; keep it away from chewing.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide abundant natural light and introduce direct morning or late-afternoon sun gradually. Adequate exposure keeps leaves upright and the rosette compact, while abrupt change can cause scorch.
Correct watering
Let the mix dry well almost to the bottom and check that the pot feels lighter. Water deeply at the base, allow complete drainage and do not leave moisture between the leaves.
Airflow and humidity
Open airflow limits dampness around the crown and offsets. Avoid misting and remove only fully dry outer leaves with a clean tool.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
It grows strongly with warmth and long days but slows in winter coolness. Extend the watering interval then and protect it from frost.
Substrate
Use a free-draining cactus and succulent mix with pumice or lava, stable enough for the heavy rosette. Keep the crown high and drainage unobstructed.
Feeding, repotting and handling
During active growth use diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus as directed. Separate offsets only after they have their own roots and let every cut dry before watering again.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
An accepted name from 1768
Kew accepts Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., published in this combination in 1768. The familiar Aloe barbadensis Mill. is treated as a synonym.
Native to northern Oman
Kew’s current record places its native range in the Hajar Mountains of northern Oman, within desert or dry shrubland.
Worldwide cultivation and spread
Long cultivation has carried the species throughout warm regions of the world, where it has naturalised across many Mediterranean, African, Asian and American areas.
From natural habitat to care: Rocky exposed sites in the Hajar Mountains favour thick leaves, stored reserves and roots that do not remain saturated. In a pot it needs abundant brightness, rapid drainage and deep watering only after the mix has dried well.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Gel and yellow latex are different tissues
Clear inner parenchyma differs chemically from the bitter yellow latex found just beneath the epidermis.
It produces offsets
New rosettes emerge from the base and can develop into large clumps over time.
Flowers are yellow and tubular
Mature plants can raise a branched flower stalk carrying cylindrical clusters of tubular blooms.
CAM conserves moisture
Night-time carbon uptake limits moisture loss during the hottest hours.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is Aloe barbadensis a different species?
Not under current Kew taxonomy. Aloe barbadensis Mill. is a synonym of accepted Aloe vera.
02Why are new rosettes appearing at the base?
They are the species’ natural vegetative spread and can build a dense clump.
03When does it need watering?
When the mix has dried well almost to the bottom and the pot feels lighter. Water deeply and allow full drainage.
04What light does it need?
Very bright light and direct sun after acclimation. Insufficient light opens the rosette and softens new leaves.
05What changes with the seasons?
It grows actively in warmth; winter slows growth and calls for less frequent watering, always frost-free.
06Is it safe to ingest or for pets?
No. Yellow latex and swallowed leaf material can be harmful, and the inner gel may also irritate. Keep it away from chewing.
📦 Your plant travels protected
Every order is prepared with care so your plant arrives upright, secure and safe.
Individual protection
Plants in pots with a capacity of 3 litres or more are placed in individual boxes that hold the pot securely and reduce the risk of tipping over.
Sturdy packaging
We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.