I tried a couple times in the past to grow Aloe, always it turned into a slimy mush and died.
This year I got a plant that had been recently transplanted. Cost me like 5 bucks.
The tv shows I had seen said “let it dry out... to the bone!” so I did.
It’s doing GREAT! Has shoots coming up too!
Yes - it’s good to keep aloe plants dry.
I was a bit dubious about aloe. Then I got a bee sting. It stopped the hurt almost immediately. It is very good for burns but the sooner you get it on the affected area the better.