Every porch on my street seems to have an aloe plant now

Jordan Carr · 2026-02-24T00:36:06.533876+00:00

I was out walking the dog and counted seven houses with aloe vera near the door. Turns out the garden center down the road had a big push on them for summer skin fixes. I might pick one up next time, since my arms turn red after yard work.

logan_gonzalez7mo ago

Can't believe your neighbor acts like she discovered the cure for cancer with an aloe plant, that's wild lol

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wells.keith7mo ago

Those porch aloes are lifesavers for summer burns. Grab one with thick leaves, they hold more gel. Snip a leaf tip, squeeze the clear stuff right on your skin. Just remember they hate cold, so bring it inside before first frost. Mine's been going strong for three years now.

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piperburns7mo ago

but honestly it's just a plant... my neighbor acts like she found a cure for cancer with hers. yes it helps a sunburn but so does lotion from the store. people get so into trends and forget it's a basic succulent that's been around forever. it feels like everyone's making a bigger deal out of it than it really is. i'll stick with my old bottle of aloe gel that doesn't need me to remember to water it.

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