Aloe haworthioides is a small stemless perennial plant. It forms tiny rosettes of leaves with a diameter of 5 centimeters. The leaves are dark green, with a lot of soft spines, and they look like the ones of plants oof the “Haworthia” genus (that’s the reason for the name of this Aloe, “Haworthioides”, which means “similar to Haworthia”). Inflorescence is a 30 centimeters tall stem bearing a raceme of tubular, pink-orange flowers. The blooming season of this plant occurs in late summer and autumn.
How to Grow and Care
Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.
Hardiness: Hardiness USDA zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Origin: Aloe haworthioides is native to Madagascar.
Soil: Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Overwatering is the top reason Aloe plants die. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: Aloes generally do not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for cacti and other succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow label directions.
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- Scientific Name: Aloe haworthioides Baker
- Common Names: Haworthia-leaved Aloe
- Synonyms:
Aloe haworthioides var. haworthioides, Aloinella haworthioides, Lemeea haworthioides - Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
- Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
- Genus: ALOE
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Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown Aloe can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it’s essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.
Hardiness: Hardiness USDA zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Origin: Aloe haworthioides is native to Madagascar.
Soil: Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Overwatering is the top reason Aloe plants die. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: Aloes generally do not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for cacti and other succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow label directions.
– Learn more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE ALOE
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| source pic: agaveville.org |
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