Aloe vera is a type of succulent plant (plant with thick leaves) that originates from Mediterranean region. There are 240 varieties of aloe vera plant that can be found throughout the Europe, Africa, Asia and America. Aloe vera grows in dry and hot climates, on a well drained soil. Aloe vera is popular and often cultivated plant because of its potential medical properties. Nutrients and compounds isolated from aloe vera are widely exploited in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Besides that, people often cultivate aloe vera as ornamental plant.