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Lola | 45cm

Lola | 45cm

Aloe Barbadensis Miller; Aloe Vera

Height: 45cm

Nursey Pot Diameter: Ø14cm

About Aloe Barbadensis Miller

Aloe barbadensis Miller brings crisp, sculptural calm to real homes. Think neat rosettes, thick blue-green leaves, and desert-smart ease. Lola loves bright windowsills and summer warmth outside, sheltered from chills and storms. Let the mix dry out fully, then drench and drain; in winter, water rarely. Use a fast-draining, gritty blend and a pot with holes. Wipe leaves to keep the glow.
We send her snug in a sturdy, plant-safe box so she lands fresh, healthy, and ready to settle. Low-maintenance, architectural, and quietly air-cleansing, she fits kitchens, studios, and sunlit corners without fuss. Style with a simple pot and let her lines do the talking.

Did you know?
When conditions hum—long, hot, bright days and lean watering—aloes shoot up tall flower spikes that glow like tiny lanterns for weeks. Place her a few centimetres from glass to dodge scorch, and rotate monthly for even posture and steady growth. Feed lightly in spring for fresh growth and tighter, more vivid rosettes.

Why the kitchen?

This plant is perfect for the kitchen because it brings instant calm and sculptural charm with minimal effort. Her bold, upright rosette makes a striking statement, while subtly improving the air you breathe. Though she’s not safe for curious pets or children, she’s ideal for stylish, adult-friendly spaces. Low-maintenance, air-cleansing, and full of presence—Lola was truly made for the kitchen

Position: Windowsill

Place Lola on a sunny windowsill where she can bask in full sun, a few centimetres back from the glass to prevent scorch. Give her airflow and a pot with drainage. Rotate monthly for even rosettes. In summer, a covered balcony works—bright, dry, and sheltered from heavy rain. Keep her away from radiators, blasting AC, and curious pets, and cold drafts indoors.

Growth Habit: Rosette

Stems that fan out from a central point.

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Soil: Coarse and Sandy

Choose a coarse, sandy, fast-draining mix so Lola’s roots stay airy and dry between drinks. Use premium cactus soil cut with chunky perlite or pumice, washed sand, and a little fine bark for structure. Avoid peat-heavy blends and water-holding crystals. Pot with drainage, let water run through, then reset. Gritty, breathable soil keeps rosettes tight and growth confident indoors and in summer.

Propagation: Plantlets & Offets

Propagate Aloe barbadensis by PLANTLETS + OFFSETS. Gently unpot, separate a pup with its own roots from the mother rosette, and trim cleanly. Let the cut surfaces callus 2–3 days. Pot into a coarse, sandy, well-draining mix; do not water for 3–5 days, then moisten lightly. Keep bright, indirect light at first, avoiding strong sun. Leaf cuttings are unreliable for this succulent species.

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Full Sun

Lola loves bright light—full sun to strong, indirect rays. A sunny sill suits her; protect from scorching glass at midday. More light, less water: let mix fully dry before deep drinks in growth.

Low

Let the mix fully dry, then soak and drain. Every two to three weeks in warmth, less in winter. Use room-temperature water, pots with drainage, and empty saucers promptly.

Novice

Lola is easy—bright sun or strong indirect light, sparse watering, and gritty, well-draining soil. Let mix fully dry between drinks. Avoid cold, drafts, and soggy pots. Rotate occasionally; wipe leaves.

None

Lola prefers dry, steady air—humidity isn’t required. Skip misting altogether. Place her away from bathrooms and humidifiers, with airflow. Avoid heater or AC blasts; desert-calm suits her. Keep soil gritty and freely draining.

Toxicity

Mildly Toxic: May cause adverse reactions if ingested in large quantities.

Botanical name

Aloe Barbadensis Miller

Nickname(s)

Burn Plant; Barbados Aloe; Medicinal Aloe

Plant type

Succulents

Air purifying?

Yes

Lola | 45cm
Lola | 45cm