Aloe: the 5 best known varieties

The varieties of aloe. Aloe, with particular reference to Aloe Vera, is a plant known since ancient times for its healing properties. The gel extracted from its leaves is soothing and healing. A special juice is also obtained from aloe, considered useful for improving digestion and facilitating the purification of the body. Aloe belongs to the Liliaceae family and prefers hot and dry climates, such as succulents. There are several varieties of aloe in nature. We present the best known.



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THEaloe, with particular reference toAloe vera, is a plant known since ancient times for its to the healing properties. The gel extracted from its leaves it is soothing and healing. A special is also obtained from aloe juice, considered useful for improving digestion and facilitating the purification of the body.

The different varieties of Aloe are assigned to the Aloaceae or Liliaceae family and prefer warm and dry climates, such as succulents. There are numerous variety of aloe in nature. We present the best known.

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Aloe Vera or Aloe Barbadensis

It is the best known and most used aloe variety due to its beneficial properties. Fromaloe vera natural extracts in powder or gelatinous form are obtained. In this case we usually speak of Aloe Barbadensis or Aloe Barbadensis Miller to identify Aloe Vera. It differs from Aloe Arborescens due to the larger size of the leaves. It can be easily grown in pots.

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Aloe: the 5 best known varieties

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Aloe Arborescens

THEAloe Arborescens ha smaller leaves compared to Aloe Vera. It is used both as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant, especially for its detoxifying power. Her beneficial properties have been known since ancient times, so much so that even Christopher Columbus would have mentioned her in the writings dedicated to his travels. It is native to northern Africa and is now widespread all over the world, especially in coastal areas.


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Aloe: the 5 best known varieties

Aloe Chinensis

THEAloe Chinensis it is a variety of Aloe Vera particularly fine. Its cost would be much higher. This aspect competes to limit its use in favor of the more common Aloe Barbadensis. It is a remedy that is considered very important in Chinese medicine, due to its richness in mineral salts such as magnesium, calcium and potassium. Yes recognizes for the orange flowers and for the marked white thorns present on the leaves.

Aloe: the 5 best known varieties

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Aloe Ferox

THEAloe Ferox it has flowers that have numerous shades of orange and which appear in spring. Their nectar attracts numerous insects and birds. It is a plant native to southern Africa and typical of the Mediterranean climate. Requires full sun cultivation. From its leaves is obtained the “Bitter Aloes”, or "bitter aloe," a juice of yellow color which is immediately below their surface and which appears to have a powerful purgative effect. The gel present in the innermost part of the leaves has properties similar to Aloe Vera.


Aloe: the 5 best known varieties


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Low Aloe

It is among the aloe varieties of smaller sizes. THE'Low Aloe è original of South Africa. It blooms in spring with bright orange flowers. Likes well-drained soils and full sun exposure. The flowering period is short and is usually between March and April. Sometimes it goes up to May. It is usually grown in pots and is used as ornamental plant. When not in bloom, Aloe Humilis risks being confused with Aloe Longistyla.

Aloe: the 5 best known varieties

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