Franky

5 |24 Reviews

Aloe Vera

aloe barbadensis

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  Bright light
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  Easy care

• Franky likes...
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    Light watering

    His leaves hold a lot of water, so he doesn’t need frequent watering. Water him only when his soil is dry.

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    Bright light

    He’ll enjoy a spot with lots of bright light, though not too much direct sun. He won’t enjoy living in shade.

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    Warmth

    He doesn’t cope well with cold. The temperature of most homes should be fine, but keep him away from draughts.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Aloe barbadensis

  Nickname

  Burn aloe; First aid plant

  Plant type

  Succulent, indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe?

  Toxic to pets if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About aloe vera

  For more care advice about Franky, check out our complete guide to aloe vera care.

  Aloe vera is probably one of the best-known houseplants. The gel inside its leaves is famously used for soothing burns, but it’s more than just a green first aid kit. This is a plant that has adapted to live all over the world.

  A wild aloe vera could grow as big as a metre across. If you think that’s impressive, its flower spike can reach 90cm. UK growers will probably never see an aloe vera flower, but they’re beautiful. They look a bit like the flower known as red hot poker.

  Though it’s native to the Arabian Peninsula, aloe vera now grows wild in North Africa, Spain, Mexico, China, Australia and southern parts of the USA. It doesn’t often grow outside in the UK, because it really doesn’t like frost, but it’s incredibly easy to grow indoors. Make sure it gets a lot of light and not too much water. In spring and summer, it will benefit from a feed with liquid fertiliser (make sure to use fertliser made specifically for succulents and cacti).

  Did you know?

  There are records of aloe vera being used for its medicinal properties since the 16th century BC.

• Reviews
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  Alex Murray

  Growing well

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  Steven

  Arrived in great condition, first time plant owner.

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  Jordan

  Absolutely love this plant and so easy to look after! 🌱

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  Miss Jankowska

  Frankly is growing so quickly and is very healthy

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  Tahseen Syed

  Great condition looks lovely!

  Most recent reviews

  

  Gemma

  We’ve moved Franky around a few times to try to find where he’s happiest. Looks lovely and it’s still alive!

  

  customer

  Lovely plant

  

  RE

  Lovely little plant and easy to take care off so far

  

  Zara Rose

  Great plant bought Frank a year ago.

  

  Mk

  Nice healthy Franky delivered very quickly and safe

  

  Alex Murray

  Growing well

  

  

  Miss Michelle Wilson

  My Grandad used to grow aloe vera plants when I was younger because of my eczema so when I seen Franky, I knew I had to get him! Very easy to look after and a great addition to my plant family.

  

  lorna gilbey

  Great size and quality.

  

  Angela

  I love this plant. It arrived looking wonderful and is thriving in the sunniest part of my lounge.

  

  Steven

  Arrived in great condition, first time plant owner.

  

  

  Anna P

  This thing grows fast. I’ve placed it under a bay window (direct sunlight I think dries it fast, summertime of course). Anyhow, I love this plant. I don’t have the heart to remove the bigger pieces (as you should because it weighs it down) but will do in the future. So far east to take care of.

  

  Azalea72

  Healthy and beautiful. Mine has now 2 pups!

  

  Jordan

  Absolutely love this plant and so easy to look after! 🌱

  

  

  Miss Agole

  Great plant! Very easy to care for. Could have come in a bigger pot but all good otherwise.

  

  Vicky Christopher

  Easy to maintain. Growing nicely!

  

  Miss Jankowska

  Frankly is growing so quickly and is very healthy

  

  

  Zahra

  Lovely plant

  

  Tahseen Syed

  Great condition looks lovely!

  

  

  Kate Morrell

  He's cute and looks fantastic in his cracked blue pot.

  

  Franky H

  Slick and stylish! Sitting proud on my bedside table

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