Of all the reasons to grow an aloe vera plant — from its soothing gel to its tolerance for neglect — flowers aren't typically at the top of the list. This common houseplant is more known for its ...

Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...

Aloe vera flowers contain chemicals that can be used to make eco-friendly data storage devices, such as pen drives, an IIT-Indore study says. The extraordinary discovery came during a research on ...

Scientists have uncovered promising clues that compounds found in Aloe vera could play a role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced computer modeling, researchers discovered that ...

This drought-tolerant houseplant can still dry out.

Once known mainly as a sunburn remedy, aloe vera juice is now trending in health stores across the U.S. But does drinking it ...

Aloe vera plants are beloved for their hardy nature and myriad uses, but many gardeners find themselves frustrated when their aloe begins to flop over.

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Aloe vera benefits can include reducing dental plaque, accelerating wound healing, improving skin barrier function, and ...