Aloe, Aloe vera, is a succulent plant and an evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but grows wild in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates around the world. It is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. It is popular as a home remedy for burns and skin irritations. It is plant that does best in bright conditions out of full sun in well drained soil. It can be grown as a container plant as well.