Description
 
Aloe Vera, Ghrita-kumari is a medicinal plant that has been used for ornamental and cultural reasons. Aloe vera roots belong to the Asphodelaceae family, a category of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the group Asparagales. In recent times it has been cultivated around the world for medicinal uses due to its gel-like pulp and its ability to treat irritability and inflammation. This greatly increases their market price. It is also used by residents some areas of Africa, Asia, Australia as an indoor houseplant and outdoors in mild climates with proper care.
 
Special Features
 
NASA recommends that you keep an air purifying plants in your home when it comes to that can help with allergens, mold and mildew which often gets trapped in air conditioning units. What's great about this particular plant besides the fact that is does such a good job of cleaning the air around you is that it just doesn't require a lot of maintenance and thrives indoors all year long.
 
Plant Specification
 
Plant Height:                 6 inch (15 cm)
Plant Spread:                7 inch (18 cm)
Common Name:          Aloe, Ghrita-kumari, Korphad
Maximum Height:       Up to 60 centimete
Difficulty Level:            Very Easy
 
Essential Requirements to Keep Plant Healthy
 
Sunlight         
At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.
 
Watering      
Water it when the dirt in the topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to the touch. Do not overwater or let the plant sit in water. Water it thoroughly during the summer months and reduce watering during winter and rainy season.
 
Soil     
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
 
Fertilizer       
Fertilize your Aloe Vera plant with a standard houseplant fertilizer during the early monsoon and spring seasons.