soap aloe
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A succulent with thorny blue-green leaves which are strongly speckled white and form a neat, fleshy rosette. In early spring, spires of light orange flowers are held on tall branched stems, forming a flat-topped flowerhead. It is tolerant of salt so suited to coastal areas
Scientific classification
- Species
- soap aloe (Aloe maculata)
- Genus
- Aloe
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of soap aloe
Distribution map
Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of soap aloe
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soap aloe care guide
- Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 18 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let gritty substrate dry completely before giving another full soaking
Fertilizing
FertilizingUltra-diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm summer only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed or leaf cuttings or by separating plantlets from the base
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun. For more advice see houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, red spider mite and scale insects
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