Aloe vera is one of over 500 aloe plant species, and one that many people keep in or around their kitchens to treat burns.

"One of the most important differences when growing an aloe vera indoors is pruning. These plants can grow to 91cm long, so they need pruning if you want to keep them indoors," explains Petar.

If your aloe vera plant produces offshoots or "pups," you can separate them from the parent plant once they have developed their own root systems. Use pruning shears or scissors to carefully ...