Aloe Vera is known to promote the healing of minor cuts, scrapes, and even sunburns; prepare for an easy and low-maintenance care routine for Aloe Vera plants. Keep one handy on a bright windowsill for kitchen burns, and pack a leaf for bug bites and sunburns when braving the great outdoors—recommended to water when the soil is dry. It does not require frequent watering, so they are low maintenance. The light requirements are full sunlight (6+ hours of direct sun). Plants are shipped fully rooted in 3.5 in. pots; any soil that comes loose can be gently brushed off. Shipping height between 10 in. - 18 in. (to tallest tip) from the bottom of the pot. Pot the Aloe Vera in a terracotta planter from Pennington, a natural and eco-friendly pot made from clay harvested from the earth and fired at over 2,000 degrees. Other than planting directly in the ground, terracotta is the most natural medium to plant in. It allows the soil to receive ample amounts of oxygen for plant growth and balances the temperature of the soil for healthier plants. Terracotta’s porous nature allows moisture in and out, preventing soil disease and root rot. Pennington terracotta pots can be used for indoor plants and outdoor container gardening. Pennington terracotta pots have a hole in the bottom for proper drainage. Use a Pennington terracotta saucer to protect surfaces. The plant does not come potted in a terracotta planter but instead in a plastic pot. A terracotta planter will also need to be purchased.