Aloe Leaves
So earlier this morning I mentioned it’s the time of year to take your final cactus cuts. And I thought I should also mention that it’s OK to take some succulent cuts all the way into winter.
For instance, Aeoniums. And Aloes, too!
Fun fact: Did you know that the stoma of the aloe leaf are often sunken, and surrounded by well-developed lobes?
Portion of Vertical Section of Aloe Leaf
1. Stoma                           5. Vascular Bundle
2. Cuticle                         6. Water Storage Tissue
3. Upper Epidermis    7. Palisade Tissue
4. Palisade Tissue        8. Lower Epidermis
And from Aloes: The Genus Aloe By Tom Reynolds
Science!
