Fynbos aloe

Fynbos aloe Aloe succotrina

What is the plant

Aloe succotrina, the Fynbos aloe, is an aloe which is endemic to Cape Town and the south-western corner of the Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of only three aloes with Aloiampelos commixta and Aloe maculata, that are indigenous to Cape Town.

Aloe succotrina is an attractive aloe that is indigenous to the Western Cape of South Africa. It thrives in gardens that feature fynbos and strandveld plants. The plants form clusters that can grow up to 1.5 m tall. Striking dark orange-red flowers appear mid-winter and are pollinated by sunbirds. It suits well in shallow, rocky soils.

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Hardiness zone

min 9b

Water
Unlike other houseplants, the aloe keeps water in its leaves, not the soil until it needs it. Because of the anatomy of the aloe plant, it can easily be overwatered. overwatering, in fact, is the most common cause of aloe death.
Sunlight
Minimum 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Soil
Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Pruning
Never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Temperature
The plant prefers warm temperatures of 70 to 80°F (21 to 27°C) but will survive down to 40°F (4.5°C).

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Container
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