Resembling an octopus, Aloe vanbaleni (Van Balen's Aloe) is an evergreen succulent perennial forming striking stemless rosettes of long, deeply channelled, gracefully twisting and curling leaves. Bright green with copper-red edges in the shade, the fleshy leaves warm up to orange or dark red shades in full, hot sun with minimum water. Lined with reddish teeth, they emit a cinnamon or musky fragrance when bruised or damaged. In winter to early spring, slender, conical, yellow to orange-yellow, tubular flowers are produced on unbranched spikes, 3 ft. high (90 cm). They are attractive to nectar seeking birds and insects. This colony-forming Aloe makes a fantastic focal point in sunny borders or decorative containers. * Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm). * Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Drought tolerant, but looks best with regular water during the growing season. Great for beds and borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders or in decorative containers.
Van Balens Aloe Care
Van Balen's Aloe
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
13°C - 27°C
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It must only be watered twice a week, because the plant rots easily.
Pruning
In the case of aloe vera, you need to prune to harvest the gel within the leaves. Trim off any leaf tips or whole leaves that have turned pinkish-brown. These parts are dying, so removing them helps the aloe plant stay healthy and green.
Fertilizer
To help establish your new Van Balen's Aloe, fertilize sparingly a few inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product.
Soil
The plant likes well-draining soil and is hardy to twenty-five to thirty degrees Fahrenheit. Plant the Van Balen's aloe in protected areas where freezes are common. Since this plant will form many clumps, give it room to grow.
Container
Aloe makes a fantastic focal point in sunny borders or decorative containers.
Popularity
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