Aloe Maculata - a very variable species and hybridizes easily with other similar aloes

[@CurlyCrowie]

I found these after moving back home. Everybody says they never planted them😂 They never even knew they were here. I found 6. 3months later and there's 13/14. We had a drought here a few years back and most homes switched to aloes of some sort in the gardens. We had water restrictions and we couldn't water gardens. So now I want to plant these all over our property. They require no special care. Aloes are everywhere. I found several aloe vera bushes, yes bushes, on the side of the street .... Btw I live in a city suburb. Regards fromCape Town South Africa.

[@boopers1962]

Thanks, I have those that were given to me and i planted in pots until I transplant to the yard. I'm in SF Bay Area and do you know why mines are brown colored?

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Hmmm. Are they in full sun? Mine get some morning shade and have not turned brown, except for a little bit on the tips.

[@boopers1962]

@@WhatPlantisthatPaul Thanks for the reply, they are in full sun and they look like they are greening up..Also do you cut the dry tips or just leave it alone?

[@lindageorgette9174]

I have this plant it’s a beautiful plant and carefree I love it to

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Me too! I keep tossing them around our place... I must have a dozen bunches or so now. This one in the video has another 6-8 pups and is in the most perfect bloom right now. Thanks for watching!

[@maplecanner9273]

can you eat the aloe gel

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

I have not, but it appears that it's not a toxic aloe variety. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_maculata

[@giuseppescozzari6474]

Miracolosa ! 👍

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Thank you!

[@linabensaida3384]

can I use it in my skin?

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

I believe so. It was reported in the comments below. Many varieties of aloe and used by humans. The ones that smell ratty are known to be toxic.

[@lindageorgette9174]

Yes

[@lindageorgette9174]

I found out it is also called the Japanese aloe and I have been eating it for about a week now.

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Rad, I've never heard of that name. How does it taste?

[@lindageorgette9174]

I use the gel on my skin.

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Is it similar to Aloe Vera?

[@lindageorgette9174]

It is the Aloe Maculata,

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Yes!

[@lindageorgette9174]

I use it for burn, insect bites, rash, on my face and hair

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

It sounds like it's similar to it's relative, Aloe Vera. I'll give it a try, thanks for the advice.