Uses

• Many cultures use the plant as a medicinal plant for treating small cuts and burns. It is also thought to help minimize scarring during the healing process and is widely used as a sunburn treatment for its cooling effect on the skin.
  
  

Growing

• Aloe, which can grow both indoors and out, is a popular choice for succulent gardens and rock gardens. It thrives in well-drained soil with lots of perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage of the roots. Aloe grows outside as long as temperatures do not drop below 32 degrees; otherwise, the plant needs to be brought indoors. Aloe grows successfully indoors provided it receives lots of sunlight and is not overwatered.
  
  

Transplanting and Propagating

• Aloe is easily transplanted, as its roots aren't overly sensitive. Oftentimes, there is not a need to transplant, as you can cut offsets of the main plant called pups. Aloe will grow from seed, but seeding is a lengthy process and is best done under controlled conditions such as in a greenhouse.
  
  

Care

• Because it is easy to grow and propagate, aloe is ideal for beginner gardeners. Allow an aloe plant to dry out before watering it, and place it in an area of the garden that receives full sun or partial shade. When propagating from pups, use a clean, sharp knife to separate the pups and allow a few days for the wounds to dry out and heal before planting them in soil.