{"name":"Aloe Vera","scientificName":"Aloe vera","family":"Asphodelaceae","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/plants/aloe-vera","source":"Seeds In A Cup® supplied plant library; not independently peer reviewed","cultivation":{"how_to_grow":"Prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained succulent soil. Water only when soil is dry.","kit_methodology":"The Seeds In A Cup® kit uses a 'sand-top' methodology to prevent damp-off in these desert-adapted seedlings."},"growingConditions":"Arid, tropical, and semi-tropical climates.","safety":"Gel is safe for topical use; ingestion of the latex (yellow sap) can be laxative and toxic in large amounts.","products":[]}