An impressive succulent with thorny, fleshy bluish-green keeled leaves, which become suffused red in poor soil conditions. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers November to January. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C. Harmful if eaten.
Aloe mitriformis
An impressive succulent with thorny, fleshy bluish-green keeled leaves, which become suffused red in poor soil conditions
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Aloe |
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Species | mitriformis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | scarlet |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | November, January |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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