Aloe brevifolia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aloe brevifolia is a succulent plant in the Asphodelaceae family native to South Africa. This perennial plant has small, serrated edges. Although it is listed as Critically Endangered in its native habitat, it is very popular as an ornamental plant, commonly grown in small pots and even in desert gardens.
Common Name |
Short-leaved aloe
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aloe brevifolia
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Genus
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Aloe
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Family
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Asphodelaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aloe brevifolia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aloe brevifolia.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Aloe brevifolia needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aloe brevifolia needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Aloe brevifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aloe brevifolia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Aloe brevifolia prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Aloe brevifolia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aloe brevifolia. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Aloe brevifolia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Aloe brevifolia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aloe brevifolia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aloe brevifolia toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Aloe plants are toxic if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aloe brevifolia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aloe brevifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Aloe brevifolia Native Region |
Find out where the Aloe brevifolia plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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