Aloe vera
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“It is widely distributed and is considered an invasive species in many regions of the world” — Aloe vera - Wikipedia
“They grow fast, maturing in 3-4 years.” — Aloe Vera Life Cycle: The Complete Guide for Gardeners
“It loves bright, direct to indirect sunlight.” — Aloe Vera Life Cycle: The Complete Guide for Gardeners
“It doesn’t like too much water. Let the top 1-2 inches of soil dry out before watering again.” — Aloe Vera Life Cycle: The Complete Guide for Gardeners
“In USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 can grow aloe vera year-round.” — Aloe Vera Life Cycle: The Complete Guide for Gardeners
“It grows 12-24 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide.” — Aloe Vera Life Cycle: The Complete Guide for Gardeners
“Seed propagation is possible but slow and not always successful. I find division and leaf cuttings more reliable.” — Aloe Vera Life Cycle: The Complete Guide for Gardeners
“pick the outer leaves only” — Aloe Vera Plant Care Guide: Tips for Thriving Succulents | The Old Farmer's Almanac
“The leaves also contain aloin, a toxic compound” — Aloe vera - Wikipedia
“Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — Aloe Vera Plant Care Guide: Tips for Thriving Succulents | The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Aloe vera
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian