Somalian aloe

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An evergreen clump-forming succulent with highly ornamental white and green variegated leaves. The spikes to 60-80cm of pale-pink to red tubular flowers are produced in late summer

Scientific classification

Species: Somalian aloe (Aloe somaliensis)
Genus: Aloe
Family: Asphodelaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Somalian aloe pictures

Distribution of Somalian aloe

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Somalian aloe

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Somalian aloe care guide

Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle

Fertilizing

Very dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets in late spring or early summer

Growing

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

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