It is sometimes called the “true aloe” because the word “vera” means “true” in Latin. It’s also on the list of toxic plants when it comes to houseplants and cats. Aloe vera has ...

Bugs Move In: Repot your aloe vera plant as soon as you see fungus gnats around. These common houseplant pests infest potting soil, so one way to get rid of them is to repot your aloe into fresh ...

The question remains if this is a safe plant for cats to live with. Unfortunately, you’ll need to find a safer place to keep your aloe plants because they are highly toxic to cats. The two ...