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Basic Info
Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’ has green leaves with white thick teeth at the edges. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 30 cm (12″) tall. The plant is easy to propagate and that makes it desirable for people who want to grow their own plants.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Aloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs a little less water than other types. The watering method is very important to keep your Aloe healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method for this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’
This short-leaved Aloe will bring a fresh touch to your garden. Aloe Brevifolia is an outdoor succulent, great for rock gardens, Mediterranean arrangements. It is deer resistant, attracts butterflies and birds to your backyard with its sweet nectar.
Quick Facts:
- Orange-red Flowers
- Green leaves with white thick teeth at the edges
- Loves Sun
- Use fertilizer in the summer only
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 30 (12″) tall
- Grows up to 30 cm (12″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets/seeds
- Handle with care can be harmful to animals and people
- Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Aloe succulents need strong light. When planting it in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. The best temperature is between 70 to 80 °F (21 to 27 °C). However, it can survive at around 40 °F (4.5 °C). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant it in an indoor environment. However, I would like to remind that this plant is an outdoor succulent.
Find our How to Plant Succulents guide here and start creating decorative corners!
How to Propagate Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’
Unlike the most succulent types, Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’ can be propagated by offsets. If you propagate from the leaves, they will probably rot. On the other hand, this succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Learn about How to Plant Succulents for the first time here.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Offsets
Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’ propagates from the small offsets that come from the main succulent base. When offsets are grown enough to remove from the mother plant, propagation process can start. Pull the offsets up and remove the extra soil. Make sure the sample you get has its complete root system. Before replanting, wait for a few days till offsets dry out.
Seeds
Aloe Brevifolia ‘Short-leaved Aloe’ can also be propagated from its seed sown. You can grow the seeds outdoors if you live in a warm climate. For a colder area, I would recommend beginning this process indoors.
If you need more detailed information, I have mentioned about How to Grow Succulents from Seeds here.
Origin and Habitat
It is native to South Africa.
