Who says cacti and succulents aren’t beautiful?
For the longest time, these aloe vera plants never revealed the beauty that lay deep within their DNA.
And then they burst forth with vibrant reddish-orange spikes tipped with yellow.
They must be filled with nectar because the hummingbirds linger.
Not only is aloe beneficial for a variety of skin and digestive ailments — we all know that aloe relieves the pain of a burn, but did you know Cleopatra used it as part of her beauty routine?
Maybe she used this sugar scrub: Mix together two tbsp. of aloe vera, 2 tbsp. of brown sugar and 1 tsp. of lemon juice.
Mother Nature is so AMAZING.
All together now, take a deep breath. Namaste!
Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
Love Aloe Vera and always have it on hand!
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Mine are dying. I am less nurturing than the desert, as Husby likes to point out.
GORGEOUS photos.
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I used to grow mine on the windowsill in the kitchen. It was great having it handy for burns, though my plants always looked a bit chopped up. My current kitchen configuration does allow me to grow anything in the kitchen. I miss it!
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