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Basic Info
Aloe Nobilis is also commonly known as the ‘Gold Tooth Aloe’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 60 cm (24″) tall and about 60 cm (24″) in diameter. The plant is best known to have green fleshy triangular leaves that have tooth like sharp edges.
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Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Aloe Nobilis ‘Gold Tooth Aloe’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs a typical amount of water like the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Aloe healthy.
General Care for Aloe Nobilis ‘Gold Tooth Aloe’
This specific succulent type remains relatively smaller in size however, it will bring a fresh touch to your succulent corner. This succulent type will be a nice choice for indoor decoration if it gets enough light.
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Quick Facts:
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Flowers are red
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Green leaves with golden spines
- Can be grown indoor/outdoor
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Grows up to 60 cm (24″) tall
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Grows up to 60 cm (24″) wide
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Can die easily if overwatered
- Best propagated by offsets
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Might be harmful to allergic reactions
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Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
Aloe succulents need strong light. When planting Aloe Nobilis ‘Gold Tooth Aloe’ in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. If it is an indoor plant, windowsill will be the best location to keep your succulent. It is best to plant this type of succulent in a pot for indoors. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
This Aloe type is hardy to outside temperatures that are around 20 F (-6 C). It grows in spring and summer without any fertilizer requirement.
How to Propagate Aloe Nobilis ‘Gold Tooth Aloe’
Aloe Nobilis ‘Gold Tooth Aloe’ can be propagated by offsets. If you propagate from the leaves, they will probably rot. On the other hand, this fast-growing succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
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 Nobilis ‘Gold Tooth 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.
This beautiful succulent type can be a great addition to your garden or home decoration!
