Plant care, sensed

Aloe vera

Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. It is widely distributed, and is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

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The sensor knows

What Orabee watches for on your aloe vera.

Each target is sourced from horticultural guidance, quoted in full so you can see exactly where the numbers come from.

Light
Bright, sunny
“In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil, and bright, sunny conditions.”
From Wikipedia: Aloe vera
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
“In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil, and bright, sunny conditions.”
From Wikipedia: Aloe vera
Watering cadence
Let it dry out completely, then water
“Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry before rewatering.”
From Wikipedia: Aloe vera
Cold
Intolerant of heavy frost and snow
“The species is hardy in zones 8–11, and is intolerant of heavy frost and snow.”
From Wikipedia: Aloe vera

Orabee, translated

What each face means for aloe vera.

The mascot on the e-ink screen reflects what the sensor sees. Here’s when each expression shows up, and why.

Happy

Bright sun, gritty soil, dried out between drinks.

“In pots, the species requires well-drained, sandy potting soil, and bright, sunny conditions.”

Thirsty

Soil is bone dry and ready for water.

“Potted plants should be allowed to completely dry before rewatering.”

Sunburnt

Too much direct sun; leaves turning red.

“Aloe plants can turn red from sunburn under too much direct sun, though gradual acclimation may help.”

The grounding

Wikipedia’s care notes for aloe vera.

Quoted in full so you can see exactly what every Orabee target above is anchored to. Sourced from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Cultivation

Aloe vera has been widely grown as an ornamental plant. The species is popular with modern gardeners as a topical medicinal plant and for its interesting flowers, form, and succulence. This succulence enables the species to survive in areas of low natural rainfall, making it ideal for rockeries and other low water-use gardens.

Plant facts

Scientific name: Aloe vera
Common name: Aloe vera
Good to know: BeginnerDrought-tolerant

Care guidance from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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