Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe Vera in Nigeria

Aloe vera is both a handsome succulent and a living first-aid kit — the gel inside its leaves soothes burns, cuts, and skin irritations. It needs almost no care and multiplies into new plants on its own.

Aloe thrives in Nigerian heat, grows happily outdoors or on sunny windowsills, and its gel is a popular home remedy for skin and hair care across the country.