South or west-facing sunny windowsill
Aloe Vera
Light requirement
Needs a sunny windowsill with several hours of direct sun daily.
Architectural rosettes packed with soothing gel. Demands a sunny windowsill and months between waterings — stores everything it needs in its thick fleshy leaves.
Plant profile
Light
Direct sun
Water
Water sparingly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Rosette
Mature size
Medium (40–90 cm)
Pet safe
Toxic to pets
Care level
Easy
Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out completely before watering again. The thicker and fleshier the leaves, the longer it can wait.
Rosette form, medium-sized — a structured plant suited to a shelf or table.
Keep away from cats and dogs. Use the pet-safe filter to find safer alternatives.
One of the more forgiving indoor plants — tolerates irregular care well.