Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is the houseplant that earns its keep. Beyond its clean, architectural rosette of fleshy leaves, it’s prized for the soothing gel inside, handy for minor kitchen burns or dry skin.

It stores water in its leaves, so it’s naturally drought-tolerant and ideal for sunny windowsills where other plants might struggle from too much heat.

Care level: Very easy. Water deeply but infrequently, letting the soil dry out fully between waterings, and place in bright, direct light for best growth.