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Medicinal Plants

These plants have been used for centuries for their healing properties β€” from soothing minor burns to supporting skin health. Always consult a professional before internal use.

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Aloe Vera houseplant
Easy

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe vera has been cultivated for 6,000 years and for good reason β€” it contains two medically distinct products, a clear healing gel and a potent yellow latex, that most guides never bother to distinguish. Learn to grow, harvest, and use this plant correctly.

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Guinea-Fowl Aloe houseplant
Easy

Guinea-Fowl Aloe

Aloe aristata

To successfully care for your Aloe aristata, place it in a location that receives bright, indirect light with 200–400 foot-candles of light, ideally 3–5 feet fr.

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String of Hearts houseplant
Easy

String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii

Caring for your Ceropegia woodii, or String of Hearts, requires a bit more detail than just bright indirect light. To thrive, this plant needs 200-400 foot-cand.

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