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I've been reading about the medicinal effects of the Aloe Vera plant and fancy getting one. But it says that you need to break off one of the fleshy leaves to use the sap. How does this affect the plant? Does it re-grow or just look very sad and mangled with half chopped leaves? I want to 'use' the plant, but still have it look decorative. Is this possible?
Morning loveinthemane I think I heard somewhere that you use the lower leaves and that way it wouldn't really spoil the appearance of the plant.
Yes HL and L.I.M.
Slice the lower leaves and apply the gel,this way the plant will recover.
It is a succulent and therefore stores a lot of water in its leaves and roots.
It does not need much watering in the cooler months when it tends to look a bit tatty,it lies dormant throughout the winter.
That's brilliant ladyship, thanks so much, i've just printed it out. I didn't know the plant had to be at least 4 years old! I just need to find a garden centre that stocks them now! (How do you know how old a plant is?
That's brilliant ladyship, thanks so much, i've just printed it out. I didn't know the plant had to be at least 4 years old! I just need to find a garden centre that stocks them now! (How do you know how old a plant is?
Size of Plant--it is often said incorrectly that a plant has to be three
to four years old before it is potent enough to be used for healing.
Are there any other multi-purpose medicinal plants I could use? BUT, that aren't poisonous to cats? I really would like to look into plant remedies a bit more. Also, I have possibly the biggest Aspidistra in the World!. Can I put this monster in the garden, or will it die?
Has anyone got an Aloe Vera plant?
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