What is the blue aloe?

Blue Aloe, also known as the scientific name aloe glauca , is one of the more than 250 different species of Aloe plants. Blue aloe usually grows to a height between 6 inches and 18 inches (15.2 cm and 45.7 cm), each thick leaf is able to reach up to 16 inches (40.6 cm) in length. The leaves carry a blue gray color that gives the plant a name. The leaves are smooth but lined in reddish -brown spikes reminiscent of cactus. The leaves of this juicy contain a gel that is used as a component in everything, from current ointment to cosmetics to medicinal gel capsules.

plants grow in layers known as rosettes that begin in the middle and branch. Blue Aloe can also flow through clear, red -orange flowers. Aloe belongs to the category of cactus and succulent plants and grows outside in hot dry climate. Aloe plants also usually create excellent plants in containers.

Blue aloe plants usually do best when they are located between 6 inches to 12 inches (15,2 cm to 30.5 cm) when they are planted outside. Usually it is easily grown as garden plants and are usually best done in full sun with dry soil than many other garden plants. They prefer the same type of soil where cacti grow, which is more free sandy soil than dense soil or clay. Blue aloe should have sufficient drainage for maintained containers, so the soil is moist after watering. This can help maintain fungal and root rot before damage to aloe.

Masite Blue Aloe leaves contain a gel that can be used raw from the plant for injury, such as scratches, cuts and burns. It has natural antibacterial properties and also helps to reduce swelling. The gel is also used in various products for skin care, leather ointment and cosmetic products. The processed gel is used in the form of capsules to treat a number of drugs that claim to help with such Things as digestive problems, constipation and irregular menstrual periods.

For home use should be a leaf cutUT from the plant near the base. The best leaves for use are at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) long. If none of the leaves is so long, the plant is probably not mature enough to use it. The flange around the edge of the leaf should be cut off and then the sheet should be divided into the center to show the gel. The blue gel aloe can then be applied directly to the skin for the treatment of cuts, scratches, small burns, burning, acne, rashes and errors.