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What is the purpose of thorns on aloe vera leaves?
Aloe vera actually has spines, not true thorns. They are to protect the plant from damage from animals that may want to eat them
Is aloe vera a tree?
It's a little bush with no leaves and when u crack open a branch, you can find aloe.
Does an aloe vera plant need to be pollinated before it produces the gel?
No, aloe vera plants do not require pollination to produce gel. Aloe vera plants are capable of reproducing through vegetative means, such as by cloning themselves from offshoots called pups. The gel is produced in specialized cells within the plant's leaves and does not involve the fertilization process.
Aloe Vera's scientific name?
Aloe vera is the botanical or scientific name of the Aloe vera plant!It does however have a number of other synonyms such as Aloe barbadensis (which to a certain degree are also correct)
Does aloe vera contain latex?
Yes!!! The previous answer is absolutely wrong. If you cut an Aloe leaf at the base, a dark, yellowish liquid will seep out. There are two substances from aloe vera, the clear gel, and the yellow latex. When harvesting Aloe, especially if you are allergic to latex - you need to stand the leave on a paper towel for 15-30 minutes, to allow the latex to seep out. The larger the leaves, the longer to seep out. But there definitely IS latex in Aloe.
Can raw aloe vera be applied on face?
The Aloe vera leaves store a fleshy substance which is often used as face primer.
What are the chemical contents of aloe vera?
Aloe vera leaves are fleshy and act as storage tissue. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, tannins and variety of acids.
Will putting oil on the leaves of your Aloe Vera kill the plant?
yep
Is aloe Vera a Genus?
Aloe is a genus. Aloe vera is a species.
What is the purpose of thorns on aloe vera leaves?
Aloe vera actually has spines, not true thorns. They are to protect the plant from damage from animals that may want to eat them
Is aloe vera a tree?
It's a little bush with no leaves and when u crack open a branch, you can find aloe.
Why does your Aloe vera plant have brown spots?
Aloe vera leaves develop brown spots during winter due to effect of frost
Why would an Aloe Vera plant lose all its leaves?
Aloe Vera plants may lose their leaves due to root rot. The plant could also have had a cold shock and the leaves will become droopy and start to fall where the cold source is closest.
English name of aloe vera?
aloe vera
Does an aloe vera plant need to be pollinated before it produces the gel?
No, aloe vera plants do not require pollination to produce gel. Aloe vera plants are capable of reproducing through vegetative means, such as by cloning themselves from offshoots called pups. The gel is produced in specialized cells within the plant's leaves and does not involve the fertilization process.
Do aloe vera leaves start in the center and new ones just grow on the outside?
The aloe sprouts new leaves from the inside of the plant. The older leaves are on the outside. A link to the Wikipedia post on the aloe is supplied, and there are pictures there that will help you sort it out.
Aloe Vera's scientific name?
Aloe vera is the botanical or scientific name of the Aloe vera plant!It does however have a number of other synonyms such as Aloe barbadensis (which to a certain degree are also correct)
