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.
Tips For Growing Aloe Vera Plants and DIY Aloe Treatments. The Aloe Vera plant has many aliases -- the Miracle Plant, the Medicine Plant, the Burn Plant. Whatever you want to call it, this plant has a clear gel inside the leaves that is used for a multitude of purposes and it is easy to grow. Eddie Russell with Cornelius and Calloway's Nursery has tips for growing your own Aloe Vera plant and a few DIY recipes.