COMMON NAME: Aloe Vera

LIGHT: Bright indirect light

WATERING: Water when soil is almost completely dry

SOIL: Cactus or succulent mix

FERTILIZING: Feed with a diluted cactus fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer

PRUNING: Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base; trim flower stalks after blooming

EXTRA NOTES: Avoid letting water sit in the crown to prevent rot

PET SAFE? Moderate to highly toxic

CHILD SAFE? Mildly toxic

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