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Why are leaves of aloe thick?

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What kinds of bugs can aloe plants get?

Aloe are suseptable to Mealy Bug (both on the leaves and roots), Scale insects (leaves) and various beetle (stems, roots and leaves)


Is aloe vera a tree?

It's a little bush with no leaves and when u crack open a branch, you can find aloe.


What is the appearance of aloe Vera?

aloe a plant that looks like a cactus. its leaves are spiky, and look like they grow wherever they want to. the leaves are green and thick; inside is a gelly (as in gel like) substance, used externally for skin irritations such as sunburns. the leaves are spiky. they can be anywhere from the size of your average houseplant, to a guy tall and a guy wide!! but aloe is a hard thing to describe the apperance of, so if my answer is making no sense (which is likely), go to google images and look up aloe vera. there's like 40 million pictures of it or something like that.


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


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.

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What is an aloe?

Aloe is a short-stemmed succulent plant with thick fleshy green leaves. The leaves have a serrated margin with spiny teeth like margins. The flowers are pendulous, tubular and yellow in color. Aloe vera has many health benefits and used in many skin care products due to its healing properties.


What kinds of bugs can aloe plants get?

Aloe are suseptable to Mealy Bug (both on the leaves and roots), Scale insects (leaves) and various beetle (stems, roots and leaves)


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.


What kind of plant is an allo?

Aloe Vera is a species of succulent plant originating from North Africa. It has thick, fleshy greyish-green leaves with serrated edges. Aloe Vera is said to have healing properties, and is used widely in alternative medicine as well as the cosmetics industry.


Do you put aloe leaves in water to keep fresh?

No.


Which of the following is an example of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?

Assuming you mean evolution. Virtually every living species on this planet has evolved over time and the fossil record demonstrates this to an amazing degree.


Is aloe vera a tree?

It's a little bush with no leaves and when u crack open a branch, you can find aloe.


How can you get the extract of aloe vera?

you can get extracts of Aloe Vera by simply snapping a leaf, and a thick, gooey substance should come out.There's your extract =)


Can raw aloe vera be applied on face?

The Aloe vera leaves store a fleshy substance which is often used as face primer.


Will putting oil on the leaves of your Aloe Vera kill the plant?

yep


What is the appearance of aloe Vera?

aloe a plant that looks like a cactus. its leaves are spiky, and look like they grow wherever they want to. the leaves are green and thick; inside is a gelly (as in gel like) substance, used externally for skin irritations such as sunburns. the leaves are spiky. they can be anywhere from the size of your average houseplant, to a guy tall and a guy wide!! but aloe is a hard thing to describe the apperance of, so if my answer is making no sense (which is likely), go to google images and look up aloe vera. there's like 40 million pictures of it or something like that.


What is an aloe plants growth habit trees or shrubs or vines?

Aloe plants form a rosette of leaves that may, with age, form a trunk.