When it comes to determining Aloe, the main feature that sets them apart is the shape and the flesh of the leaves. Aloe leaves are thick and fleshy, triangle-shaped. The color can be light to dark green and Aloe are generally smaller in size compared to Agave leaves.
One may also ask, what does a true aloe vera plant look like?
Aloe vera barbadensis Miller has thick, wide, fleshy upright leaves which are gray-green in colour, and produces yellow flowers. Aloe vera barbadensis Miller plant, showing the distinct difference between the spotted younger leaves, and the mature leaves, which have no spots.
Likewise, how do I know if my aloe vera plant is edible?
The edible one has thick, wide leaves that grow upright and are a silvery green color. It produces yellow flowers. The non-edible version, the Aloe vera var. Chinensis is used mostly for treating burns and skin ulcers and has narrow leaves that aren’t as thick.
Which part of aloe vera is poisonous?
It’s very important to choose leaves from the aloe vera plant and not from other aloe species, as these may be poisonous and therefore unfit for human consumption. It’s generally safe to eat the gel inside the aloe vera leaf, as well as the skin.
