Aloe vera - Aloe vera

Description and Uses

Aloe vera (Aloe vera) is a tropical from North Africa. It is mainly grown for its cosmetics crops (long shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by pruning. It starts flowering after 2 - 3 years.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 4 years the can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Aloe vera has a lifespan of 25 years.

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Environmental limitations

The is 1 meters tall. It is very slow growing and tolerates not less light than partial shade. Aloe vera has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen.

Aloe vera thrives in an altitude of 50 to 1200 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 2°C and optimally between 18 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 1125 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 500 - 1250 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of gravel.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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