Hedgehog aloe

Hedgehog aloe Care

Aloe humilis

Other names: Spider Aloe, Blue Dwarf Aloe, Dwarf Hedgehog Aloe, Aloe Tarantula

What is the plant

Do you have Aloe on your windowsill? If not, then pay attention to the Hedgehog Aloe! It looks unusual and is relatively easy to take care of!

This Aloe plant has an attractive look because it somehow resembles a hedgehog, hence its name. It has sharp spikes and blooms with pinkish-orange flowers. And since it is succulent, its sword-like leaves turn silver-green during the seasons. Its scientific name ‘Aloe humilis’ means ‘dwarf’ or ‘low growing,’ so as you can guess, this variety can’t brag about being a fast grower! And that’s why it is often called Blue Dwarf Aloe

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This plant is not picky at all! You need to water it once a week. During the summer, it’s better to keep the soil damp. But like any other succulent, it is highly drought-tolerant.
Pruning
In this case, pruning isn’t that needed. However, the plant can tolerate it.
Fertilizer
This plant doesn’t need extra feeding but adding some nutrients will be great.

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Sunlight
It is endemic to South Africa, so it is very sun-loving! If you place it in a sunny spot, your Aloe will thrive.
Soil
Since Aloe vera plants are succulents, you can use the potting mixes made for succulents and cacti because regular garden soil won’t be suitable.
Propagation
There are many options: you can use seeds from mature plants, offsets, or a cutting method.

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Temperature
Room temperature between 65-75F (18-23C) is the most suitable.
Container
Terracotta or ceramic pots with drainage holes are great for this plant because they allow proper drainage and let the plant breathe properly.
Fun fact
This fact isn’t exciting and rather expected, but you can use Aloe humilis for skin irritations, just like other Aloes.