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Aloe vera 12cm

Name: Aloe vera 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Aloevera12cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
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Succulent · Asphodelaceae · Timeless succulent rosette

Aloe vera

The classic😌

Family: Asphodelaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: 35cm

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.

An instantly recognisable rosette

Upright succulent leaves create a crisp outline with timeless appeal.

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

In your space

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.

Plant pairings

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

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

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.

Aloe vera 12cm

Aloe vera 12cm

What makes it stand out

An instantly recognisable rosette

Texture with substance

A presence that fills out

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Classic aloe

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted name from 1768

Native to northern Oman

Worldwide cultivation and spread

Gel and yellow latex are different tissues

It produces offsets

Flowers are yellow and tubular

CAM conserves moisture

Frequently asked questions

Aloe vera 12cm — Care & Tips

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We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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