Rubble Aloe

Rubble Aloe Care

Aloe perfoliata

What is the plant

A unique succulent whose stems can grow up to six feet (1.82 m) in length, this succulent is easy to identify with its white “teeth” lining the outside of the leaves.

Found in the mountain areas of South Africa, this succulent has become a popular choice for its unique look. They tend to sprawl out in their chosen area and make excellent wall decorations. They’re also extremely hardy plants and can survive hot summers and cold winters! They are a part of the famous Aloe family and have spread throughout the world. The stalk of this plant will grow straight up, but its stems will spread out and form clusters with other closeby Aloe plants.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 22°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Aloe perfoliata can withstand periods of drought and will require less watering during colder winter months. Otherwise, make sure the soil is moist before adding more water.
Pruning
The only pruning required is to remove yellow or brown leaves to keep the plant healthy.
Fertilizer
It is not required to fertilize this plant, but extra nutrition is always helpful.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
This succulent thrives on bright, indirect light. Filtered light through a window will encourage your plant to grow and expand outwards. If grown outside, a bit of shade will need to be provided.
Soil
A succulent or cactus potting mix will work perfectly for this plant. Make sure it drains well because this plant is prone to root rot.
Propagation
Use cuttings or seeds from a healthy, mature plant to propagate the Rubble Aloe.

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Temperature
While hardy, this plant does like to keep above 20°F (-6.6°C). The ideal temperature range is 70-80°F (21-26°C).
Container
A large pot that will allow this plant to spread out will work best. Repotting is rarely needed, so be sure to choose a pot with a large diameter.
Fun fact
Depending on the amount of sunlight, this succulent can grow differently! If grown in full sunlight, it will be bluish in color with its leaves tightly knitted. On the other hand, if it grows in the shade, it’ll be more of a green color with spaced leaves.