many-leaved aloe
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A compact evergreen perennial prized for the ornamental value of its foliage which is arranged in a pronounced spiral pattern. Fleshy leaves have white to pale-green marginal spines and a single brown spine at the leaf tip. The tubular flowers borne on a branching spike in spring, can be variable in colour but are usually red with greenish-yellow tips
Scientific classification
- Species
- many-leaved aloe (Aloe polyphylla)
- Genus
- Aloe
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of many-leaved aloe
Distribution map
Lesotho
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of many-leaved aloe
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many-leaved aloe care guide
- Minimal watering, wait full soil dryness before rewatering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Minimal watering, wait full soil dryness before rewatering
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted low nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 21°C as soon as ripe, or from offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth from spring to early autumn; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs
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