The aloe plant has a rosette pattern of long, pointed leaves that grow upward and outward from a central stem or cluster. The leaves are often fleshy and have a green hue, but they may also take on red tones, depending on the species and its growing conditions. The leaves grow in layers, with the youngest leaves on the top and the oldest, largest leaves at the base of the plant. In the center of the rosette, the plant may produce a long stem that shoots up and blooms with tubular flowers of yellow, orange, or pink colors. Once the blooms fade, the stem may wither and die back, while the leaves continue to grow and regenerate. Over time, the aloe may produce offsets or "pups" around the base of the plant, that can be removed and replanted into new pots or beds to propagate the plant naturally.
