Propagating an aloe vera plant is a rewarding (and free!) way to get even more plants to love or share with friends. The ...

8. Harvest the gel: Aloe vera gel is used for many medicinal and cosmetic purposes. To harvest the gel, cut off a leaf close to the base of the plant. Wash the leaf, and cut off the thorny edges ...

Always keep in mind that spacing is extremely important for high quality harvest. A typical aloe vera plant has 25 leaves which extend up to full length of between one foot and two feet.