A reddish-brown Aloe may be rootbound, but it can still be healthy. Here's expert advice on Aloe varieties and more.

There are more than five hundred species of Aloes, but the one familiar to most people is the widely cultivated Aloe vera. It is sometimes called the “true aloe” because the word “vera ...

Aloe vera plants generally bloom once a year, typically staying in bloom for a two to three week period. In tropical climates, aloes can bloom several times per growing season.

from tiny grass-like types all the way up to tree-like aloes that could grow 10 to 12 feet tall. And I’ve grown Aloe vera for more than 50 years. This looks like some other species. Aloe vera is ...