Aloe succotrinaLam .
Fynbos Aloe , Mountain Aloe , Table Mountain Aloe
Aloe soccotorina , Aloe soccotrina
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kinfolk : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Aloe succotrinais endemic to Cape Town and the south - western corner of the Western Cape ofSouth Africa .
Aloe succotrinais an attractive succulent bush that organize rosettes of many upcurved dull gray - unripe leaves with a few ashen spots and attractive clean margins and dentition . It can grow up to 5 substructure ( 1.5 m ) tall . alone specimens do occur , but this industrial plant usually grows in dense clumps . It can develop a short trunk but is primarily stemless . The rosette can gain up to 2 feet ( 60 curium ) in diam . The leaves can measure up to 18 inches ( 45 curium ) longsighted and 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) astray . Old leaves and leaf floor are often stained a purple color .
The prime are bright orange - redness and tubular , appearing on unbranched spike that grow up to 3 feet ( 90 centimeter ) long in winter .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° light speed ) .
Aloes are very forgiving plants . However , as with all succulents , Aloe must never be allowed to sit in stagnant water , and the plant should be cautiously monitored to watch for signs ofoverwatering .
These succulents are not in particular fast - growing and will only seldom need repotting . However , in spring , repotAloes that have tumble over their pots or ceased grow . employ a tight - draining potting mix with one - third sand or pebbles . When repotting a larger plant , dividing the beginning clod is possible . Some variety ofAloewill send off offsets that can be potted severally .
Aloeplants need strong , bright light . Once acclimated , they can defy full summer Sunday . In the winter , leave vivid light source . It prefers warmer temperature of 70 to 80 ° F ( 21 to 27 ° C ) but will endure down to 40 ° F ( 4.5 ° ascorbic acid ) . fertilize with a succulent fertilizer in the summertime only . set aside course in the wintertime as the plant life goes dormant .
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