6. Aloe (Aloe vera)
Aloe vera is best known for its leaves, which contain a soothing gel used on skin irritations such as sunburns. With over 300 species, this easy-going succulent has fleshy lance-shaped leaves with jagged edges. A healthy and happy mature aloe vera can also have spiky flowers blooming on the end of stalks in shades of orange, yellow, or red.
This plant will reach its mature size in about three or four years, and you can easily propagate it. As a succulent, it can hold onto water efficiently, so it requires little watering. It loves to grow in sandy, dry soil and doesn’t need fertilizing. It also prefers direct sunlight and will do best in the brightest window in your house.
Taking everything into account, this easy-going plant is great for beginner gardeners. If you’re looking for a lovely pot for your aloe vera, here’s one you may be interested in.
