Who knew aloe vera could be so handy? Succulents—cute plants named for their ability to retain water—are having a moment right now. One of the most popular is aloe vera, an evergreen perennial known ...

A familiar ingredient in skin salves, soothing lotions, and even specialty beverages, aloe vera has earned its spot as a well-known medicinal plant. Native to the desert regions of Africa and the ...

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Aloe vera has a reputation for being almost indestructible. It copes with missed waterings, shrugs off heat and still looks good on a sunny windowsill or stoep. So when it starts drooping, browning or ...