Light
Very bright window light, with some sun introduced gradually; protect from sudden intense exposure.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Succulents · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Aloe vera forms a rosette of fleshy pointed leaves with small teeth along their margins. It is grown here as an ornamental container plant, rather than for home remedies.
Why you’ll love it
- Toothed succulent rosettes suit a sunny windowsill.
- Fleshy leaves store water between thorough soakings.
A space where it can thrive
Grow year-round in a warm Metro Vancouver home, near suitable daylight and away from cold window glass, exterior-door drafts and heating vents.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Let the mix dry thoroughly, then water fully and drain; use pot weight as well as surface dryness.
Soil & drainage
Gritty cactus and succulent mix enriched with pumice or perlite in a draining pot.
Fertilizer
Use a cactus/succulent liquid fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during active spring/summer growth, at the product label rate. Do not feed during winter rest or while roots are dry.
Temperature
Aim for 18–26°C indoors; protect from sudden temperature changes and cold drafts.
Humidity
Average to low household humidity; maintain airflow and dry leaf surfaces.
Through the seasons
During darker Metro Vancouver autumn and winter days, check moisture before watering and lengthen the interval as growth slows. Reassess daylight in spring and repot only if roots crowd the container.
When your plant needs help
- Stretched pale growth indicates insufficient light.
- Blackened soft bases suggest rot from prolonged moisture.
Pets & little ones
Do not allow children or pets to chew or ingest this plant; potentially harmful plant tissues are present. Keep out of reach and seek professional advice after ingestion.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.