Aloe Flow

Aloe Flow Care

Gasteria spp.

Other names: Lace Aloe

What is the plant

Gasteraloe 'Flow' is a small, slow-growing hybrid succulent from the cross between Aloe and Gasteria and is native to South Africa. In its natural environment, the succulent grows on sandy, stony soil and does not require special care, which is why it has become very popular in many countries.

In ideal sun conditions, Gasteraloe 'Flow' can grow up to 40 cm (15 in) tall and up to 19 in (50 cm) wide, blooms in spring and summer, and has no scent whatsoever.

Aloe 'Flow' has no stem and is easily identified by its massive, dark green, triangular leaves that grow from rosettes and have many white dots of various sizes. As for the flowers, they are tubular, grow on a long inflorescence, and have an orange color, and in other cases, the color can be pink, red, or green.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

19°C - 22°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Gasteraloe "Flow" needs moderate watering in the warm season, but you should make sure that the soil has time to dry. With the onset of cold weather, the watering frequency is reduced to once a month.
Pruning
Carefully remove wilted and diseased leaves to improve growth and prevent various diseases.
Fertilizer
Succulent takes the main nutrients from the soil, but during the spring, you can use special fertilizer for cacti.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Sunlight should be bright, so the best option would be to place the succulent near a well-lit window, as problems with growth may begin with insufficient lighting.
Soil
A well-drained cactus or succulent mix or potting mix is best.
Propagation
You can propagate Aloe 'Flow' using cuttings and leaves. In the spring, cut off a healthy leaf with a disinfected blade, then set it aside for a few days before planting it in moist, well-drained soil.

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Temperature
The ideal temperature for Gasteraloe is 70-80˚F (21-27°C).
Container
Any pots with drainage holes will do.
Fun fact
In everyday life, the succulent is called "Bull's Tongue", because of the large leaves that have a rough texture and a triangular shape.