Aloe brevifolia
Pronunciation: Al-oh bre-vi-fo-lee-a
Family: Liliaceae
Synonym: Aloe prolifera
Common Name: Short leaved aloe, short leaf aloe
Plant Type:
- perennial
- succulent and cactus
Height to: 4"
Width to: Indefinite
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- early autumn
- mid autumn
- late autumn
Bloom Description: Short leaved aloe (aloe brevifolia) bear axillary racemes, to 20" long, of cylindrical red flowers, 1 1/2" long
Soil Type: Short leaved aloe (aloe brevifolia) prefers fertile, well drained soil
Plant Perks:
- Medicinal
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
- Drought Tolerant
Pests and Diseases: Short leaved aloe (aloe brevifolia) is prone to mealybugs and scale. Pythium root rot, bacterial soft rot, and fungal stem and leaf rots are common.
Propagation: Sow seed at 70f/21c as soon as ripe. Seperate offsets in late spring or early summer. Insert unrooted offsets in standard cactus potting mix.
Notes for Identification: Short leaved aloe (aloe brevifolia) care: water moderately through out the year, but sparingly when dormant. In growing season, apply balanced liquid fertilizer 2 or 3 times. Data source: the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 7 to 14 days ZONE 3
- 14 to 30 days ZONE 4
- 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
Submitted by: Pectiwiccan
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Located in: Succulents