Aloe Zanzibarica

Aloe Zanzibarica Care

Aloe Squarrosa

What is the plant

Aloe squarrosa is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is from the island of Socotra, Yemen. Aloe squarrosa has smooth, green, spotted leaves that curve backwards. These recurved leaves are kept only around the head or top of each stem, with dead leaves falling off the lower parts of the stem. The inflorescence is short and simple, and the flowers are light orange with green tips. It is relatively rare in cultivation.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Give regular to occasional water in summer and avoid overwatering in winter - tolerates winter rainfall if soil drains well and is great in containers of even a hanging basket. Has proven hardy in our garden to 25 F.
Pruning
When pruning try not to cut into the fleshy part. I dust all the dirt out of the creases with a soft paintbrush. I water mine about once every 3-4 weeks right now.
Fertilizer
While fertilizing is not necessary, giving your plants the nutrients they need will help ensure proper growth and encourage blooms. It takes a lot of energy for plants to produce flowers, and feeding them extra nutrients will help supplement their needs during the flowering season. The best time to fertilize is during the active growing season, or during spring and summer months. A balanced blend of fertilizer for houseplants or a fertilizer specially formulated for cacti and succulents are suitable. Fertilizers are better applied at a quarter or half strength, about every two weeks.

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Sunlight
Rosettes turn reddish in bright light.
Soil
This sun lover is adapted to well-drained limestone soils, so it grows best in slightly alkaline medium. It is typically grown in pots, but also grows well in frost-free gardens with naturally rocky or sandy soil.
Temperature
If there is any moisture at all do not water. When watering your Aloe Zanzibarica completely drench the soil to a point that the soil is completely moist. Your Aloe Zanzibarica cannot survive in temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Container
Feed with a slow release fertilizer formulated for container plants.
Popularity
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