Aloe africana

How to Grow and Care for Aloe africana

Aloe africana · Aloe africana

Grow in any well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun. In a cooler areas of the country, it should be container-grown and brought indoors in winter. For more advice see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Watering: Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycleSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Aloe africana

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleLet gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun. In a cooler areas of the country, it should be container-grown and brought indoors in winter. For more advice see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

How to Water Aloe africana?

Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Aloe africana?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Aloe africana?

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What Soil Is Best for Aloe africana?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Aloe africana?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Aloe africana?

Very dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth

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How to Prune Aloe africana?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Aloe africana?

Propagate from seed or leaf cuttings

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How to Transplant Aloe africana?

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How to Care for Aloe africana in Winter?

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How to Plant Aloe africana?

Grow in any well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun. In a cooler areas of the country, it should be container-grown and brought indoors in winter. For more advice see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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How to Repot Aloe africana?

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How to Harvest Aloe africana?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Aloe africana

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Aloe africana

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginSouthern Africa (Cape)

Scientific Classification

Species
Aloe africana
Genus
Aloe
Family
Asphodelaceae
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