Aloe vera is bang for its medicinal properties . Native to land in the Mediterranean region , this succulent is also called the " Desert Lily . " Aloe vera plants prefer strong , humid stipulation and can not support prolonged exposure to freeze temperature . There are about 180 species of the aloe vera plant , according to the University of Arkansas . Of these , only three are ordinarily used for their healing belongings : Aloe ferox , Aloe socotrina and Aloe barbadensis .

Aloe ferox

Aloe ferox is a flamboyant - type of aloe vera plant . In the natural state , it can produce bright , orange - crimson flowers up to 6 feet marvelous . Often called the " sulfurous aloe , " the bristly leaves of the industrial plant contain a yellowish gel that has been traditionally used to treat wound , according to the South African National Biodiversity Institute ’s industrial plant information website . Aloe ferox is quite hardy and can grow even on poor , rocky grunge . The ambrosia of the plant is attractive to bird , louse and even monkeys .

Aloe socotrina (Aloe perryi)

Aloe socotrine ( also called Aloe perryi ) is a hardy aloe plant that is highly drought repellent . It is not as stale hardy as other types of aloe . While most type of aloe can withstand abbreviated freezes , Aloe socotrina can not permit any temperature below 50 stage Fahrenheit . For this ground , it is often grow as a houseplant in many areas of the United States , although it can be cultivated alfresco in United States Department of Agriculture ( U.S.D.A. ) growing zone 9 through 11 . This character of aloe has brownish leaves heavily adjoin with crimson spines , and slender , slender , matching red flowers .

Aloe barbadensis

Aloe barbadensis is the most commonly grown of all the aloe vera plants . This behind - growing - case forms a neat rose window of thick , succulent leaves that contain a soothing colloidal gel that is often used to cover sunburn . Commonly grown as a houseplant , Aloe barbadensis rarely blooms , according to the University of Florida , but when it does , it grow marvelous still hunt lined with yellow or red flowers . This stout type of aloe will grow in full sun , fond shade or even full tint if the temperatures are warm enough . The plant is drought - tolerant and will grow in all types of grease except very soggy or overly wet land .

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