Medicinal
Ayurveda
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe Vera is a succulent plant widely valued for its soothing gel used in skin care, wound healing, and digestive health in traditional medicine.
Quick Facts
Height: 30–90 cm m
Blooms: December–March
Thick fleshy green leaves with serrated edges, yellow tubular flowers on tall spikes
20–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Home gardens, pots, commercial farms, arid regions
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions
Lifespan
Perennial with clumping growth
Temperature Range
Warm and dry
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Cosmetic gels, skin creams, herbal juices, medicinal formulations
Cultural Significance
Leaves contain a clear cooling gel with healing properties
Conservation Status
Extensively cultivated worldwide
Did You Know?
Called the 'Plant of Immortality' in ancient Egypt
Gel soothes burns and minor wounds
Also consumed as juice for digestive health
Requires minimal water to grow
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo