Aloe vera. Aloe vera aloaceae. Native to the SW, aloe is usually grown in pots in the eastern US for its medicinal uses. A good choice for a house plant, with size controlled by the pot it grows in. Many uses in the home such as body rub, treating burns, ingredient for salves, a bruise banisher, soothes sunburn,insect bites, frostbite rub,rashes,health drinks, and used in toothpaste. Zones 8-11. Click Here for the Aloe vera Careguide.