Aloe maculata

Aloe Maculata

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Common Name: 

Aloe Maculata

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

White

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Description

Aloe maculata (synonym Aloe saponaria; commonly known as the Soap Aloe or Zebra Aloe) is a Southern African species of aloe.

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.

Aloe Maculata (Aloe maculata) - Soil and irrigation

Aloe requires well-drained soil with little to moderate water.

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