Aloe brevifolia’Variegata '
Aloe brevifoliaMill .
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Derivative of a photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
kinsperson : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Aloe brevifolia’Variegata ' is a form ofAloe brevifoliaselected for its variegated leaves .
Aloe brevifolia’Variegata ' is an attractive smallsucculentthat form rosettes of gray - fleeceable leaves with maverick creamy white or yellow marking . The rosettes can grow up to 3 inch ( 7.5 centimetre ) in diam . The leaves are broadly heavyset and triangular and have livid spines along the margin and a few along the keel of the low control surface .
Derivative of a photo by Brian Morgan viaBrian Paul Design.
In recent spring , orange tubelike flower appear on unbranched spike that can reach up to 24 column inch ( 60 atomic number 96 ) in length .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Aloes are very absolvitory 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 sign ofoverwatering .
Derivative of a photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
These succulent are not particularly fast - maturate and will only seldom need repotting . However , in saltation , repot Aloes tipped over their peck or have cease growing . Use a fast - run out potting admixture with one - third grit or pebbles . When repotting a larger plant , dividing the root ball cautiously is potential . Some varieties ofAloewill send out off offsets that can be potted independently .
Aloeplants need strong , burnished light . They can hold up full summer sunshine once acclimatise . In the wintertime , provide bright twinkle . It prefers warm temperatures of 70 to 80 ° F ( 21 to 27 ° C ) but will survive down to 40 ° F ( 4.5 ° C ) . Feed with a succulent fertilizer in the summertime only . Suspend feeding in the wintertime as the plant life goes dormant .
See more atHow to Grow and deal for Aloe .
Derivative of a photo by Michael Long viaDave’s Garden.
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