Urban Garden Center
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
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- NYC delivery from $15 · exact cost shown at checkout
- Free pickup at 1560 Park Ave · usually ready within 24 hrs
- Featured in The New York Times
- Open daily: Mon–Fri 10–7, Sat–Sun 10–5
- Questions? 646-389-4299
This image is a close match to the real plant, but we cannot guarantee it will look exactly like this. Indoor plants come in a grower's pot. The terracotta pot in the photo is for display.
Plant care at a glance
- Light
- Bright Indirect · Partial Sun
- Water
- Low
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA) ASPCA plant list (opens in a new window)
Shop in person: 1560 Park Avenue at 111th Street, East Harlem · Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
Aloe vera, the most widely recognized species (also known as Aloe barbadensis), is a perennial succulent cultivated globally for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. Its leaves contain a clear, gelatinous inner flesh rich in polysaccharides like acemannan, used for soothing skin and treating burns, alongside a bitter, yellow-hued latex layer containing aloin, a potent laxative.
While the gel is commonly applied topically for skin hydration and wound healing, the latex and whole leaf extracts have been associated with potential health risks, including gastrointestinal issues and, in some animal studies, carcinogenicity.
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