Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bright red-orange aloe blooms - Mark Meredith/Getty Images Of all the reasons to grow an aloe vera plant — from its soothing gel ...

Dear Readers: The aloe vera plant being grown in captivity at my house has flowered! As it turns out my plant’s flower is neither red nor yellow as anticipated, but is orange with tubular-shaped ...

Aloe vera might be low-maintenance, but it thrives when you understand its desert roots. From choosing the right soil to mastering watering routines, small tweaks make a big difference. With the right ...

Aloe plants are relatively easy to grow, harvest, and propagate. Experts share their best tips on how to care for aloe indoors or outdoors.

Brian Kemble is curator at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. His monthly column focuses on drought tolerant plants and dry gardens. When the genus Aloe is mentioned, many people think ...