Aloe vera is widely used as an ingredient in creams, cosmetics and also used for it's medicinal properties. 'White Beauty' grows in a clump with thick leaves that store water. Plant in a quick draining, sandy soil or a succulent soil mix. Water only when soil becomes dry as over watering will quickly rot and kill Aloe vera 'White Beauty'. This plant is drought tolerant.

This aloe will grow well in a container garden, terrarium or as a houseplant. Make sure to place 'White Beauty' in direct sun or in bright, artificial light during the day. If kept in an enclosed terrarium, keep in bright indirect light instead of direct sunlight as the inside of the terrarium will heat up to temperatures too high for this plant. Water only when soil is dry and be careful not to over water. If planted in container without drainage holes, use a drainage layer below the soil level to prevent the plant from sitting in water. Aloe vera 'White Beauty' is a terrestrial succulent and should be planted in the substrate. It will grow from 6-12", so keep this in mind when planting in your desert vivarium. 'White Beauty' requires bright light and has low water needs. It prefers dry, well drained soil or substrate. Do not allow standing water on the leaves. This plant does not require air movement or ventilation as long as standing water is not present on its leaves. It will grow fairly broad, long leaves in a naturalistic vivarium and will make a great foreground plant in larger desert vivaria, or background plant in smaller desert vivaria. Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants from Josh's Frogs are treated ony with products that are OMRI Listed© for use in organic production. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance.

ALL PLANTS SHIPPED BAREROOT (WITHOUT SOIL AND POT) UNLESS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP IN POTTING MEDIA OR POT

Aloe vera 'White Beauty' is a member of the genus Aloe and the Xanthorrhoeaceae family of plants. Aloe vera is native to southern Africa, Saudi Arabian peninsula and Madagascar. It is widely used as an ingredient in creams, cosmetics and also used for it's medicinal properties. This beautiful Aloe vera is a cultivar named 'White Beauty'. This aloe plant is green with white, rectangular spots. It grows in a clump with thick leaves that store water. Plant in a quick draining, sandy soil or a succulent soil mix. Water only when soil becomes dry as over watering will quickly rot and kill Aloe vera 'White Beauty'. This plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. The brighter the light, the brighter the white coloration will be.This plant can reach heights of 6-12" when full grown.

USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10

Container Gardens/Terrariums/Houseplant:

Aloe vera 'White Beauty' will grow well in a container garden, terrarium or as a houseplant. Make sure to place it in direct sun or in bright, artificial light during the day. If kept in an enclosed terrarium, keep in bright indirect light instead of direct sunlight as the inside of the terrarium will heat up to temperatures above what is recommended for this plant. Water only when soil is dry and be careful not to over water. If planted in container without drainage holes, use a drainage layer below the soil level to prevent the plant from sitting in water.

Josh's Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Vivariums/Animal Terrariums:

Aloe vera 'White Beauty' is a terrestrial succulent and should be planted in a high, well drained area of the substrate. Aloe vera 'White Beauty' will grow to 6-12" tall, so keep this in mind when planting it in your desert vivarium. Aloe vera 'White Beauty' has low water needs. It prefers dry, well drained soil or substrate. Do not allow standing water on the leaves. Aloe vera 'White Beauty' does not require air movement or ventilation as long as standing water is not present on it's leaves. It will make a great foreground plant in larger desert vivaria, or background plant in smaller desert vivaria.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Plants from Josh’s Frogs are specifically grown to be safe for use with animals. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance. 

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 3" pot.