Of all the reasons to grow an aloe vera plant — from its soothing gel to its tolerance for neglect — flowers aren't typically at the top of the list. This common houseplant is more known for its ...

Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...