What causes thunderstorms? Thunderstorms form when an air mass becomes so unstable that it overturns (convects) violently. Unstable means that the air in the lowest layers is unusually warm and humid, or that the upper layers are unusually cool, or oftentimes, both.
Aloe is the name of a plant genus that contains more than 300 species. Most of the aloe species are native to Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula. In addition to the familiar cactus-like plant called aloe vera that many people use to soothe sunburns and other skin ailments, this genus has plants that range from grassy succulents to large trees.
Aloe vera plants are succulents. Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and other adaptations that allow it to flourish in hot, dry environments, but these same traits make standard potting mix a less-than-ideal growing medium.loes are not fussy plants, and most will do fine with this mixture. For a more precision mix, consider what your aloe needs from its soil. The Cactus and Succulent Society of America identifies four key soil components necessary for a healthy plant: support, water, air, nutrients and availability.