This plant is a succulent.

Like cacti, succulents do best in dry conditions.

When growing aloe vera plants, plant them in a cactus potting soil mix or a regular potting soil that has been amended with additional perlite or building sand. Also, make sure that the pot has plenty of drainage holes.

Aloe vera plants cannot tolerate standing water.

One important thing in the care of aloe vera houseplants, is that they have proper light.

Aloe vera plants need bright light, so they do best in north or west-facing windows.