Aloe
Aloe belongs to succulent family and can grow up to a height of 12 to 16 inches. Its main feature is long, tapering, stemless leaves. The firm upright stems usually produce several bell-shaped, fleshy, yellow-orange flowers.
Aloe propagates from small, rooted offshoots at the base of the parent plant, but can also be grown from seeds. This succulent likes a rough and a well-drained soil and a sunny location, though will also grow in partial shade. It needs temperatures above 40 degrees, and in cooler climates is always grown indoors. This plant can not tolerate overwatering.
This plant is good to be kept on the kitchen for handy access. The fresh juice of the leaves can be applied directly to ulcers, burns, sunburn, and fungal infection.
Aloe has also strong laxative action and should always be used cautiously. If used in small amounts , it is an excellent digestive agent.