Aloe umfoloziensisReynolds
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
The specific epithet " umfoloziensis(um - foh - loz - ee - nut - sis ) " look up to theUmfolozi Riverin the KwaZulu - Natal province of South Africa .
Photo byKrzysztof Ziarnek
Aloe umfoloziensisis aboriginal toSouth Africa(KwaZulu - Natal ) .
Aloe umfoloziensisis a succulent plant that forms stemless or short - stemmed little potato of unripe to brownish - green leaves with dull lily-white spots irregularly scattered or sometimes do in a series of off-and-on transversal bands . It can grow up to 12 column inch ( 30 cm ) tall . The leaves are thick , fleshy , lance - form , with a share of the apex dry and distorted , and can measure up to 10 in ( 25 centimetre ) foresighted and 3.6 inches ( 9 cm ) widely . The foliage margin are line with strong musculus deltoideus tooth up to 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) long .
The flowers are dense red to orangish - red with pinched bases and orange lips . They can maturate up to 1.6 column inch ( 4 cm ) long and appear in much - ramify blossoming from late wintertime to early spring .
Aloe umfoloziensisis a part of the Saponariae series , includingAloe davyana , Aloe greatheadii , Aloe maculata , andAloe petrophila .
luminosity : When growingA. umfoloziensisindoors , place your plant life in a window with lot of vivid collateral sunlight . Rotate the dope once or twice a week so that all slope of the plant find equal lighting . outside cater light tint , particularly during the hottest parting of the day .
Soil : PlantA. umfoloziensisin a well - drained soil commixture specially formulated for succulents ormake your own . Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can stimulate root rot .
Hardiness : When temperatures shift below 50 ° F ( 10 ° coke ) , it is meter to make for your plant life back deep down . A. umfoloziensiscan withstand temperatures as abject as 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
Watering : This succulent does need unconstipated watering but is very resistant of drought condition for short periods . Water profoundly , but only when the soil is ironical . switch off back onwateringduring the winter months . Do not let water system stand in the rosettes .
inseminate : A. umfoloziensisgenerally does not require fertiliser but may benefit from the extra nutrients . Feedwith a fertilizer for succulents in springtime and summer only . Be certain to watch the label directions .
Repotting : This works is not peculiarly fast - get and will only seldom need repotting . Repot it in the spring in a container a few inch large in diameter every few years to keep it from becoming rootbound .
Propagation : PropagatingA. umfoloziensiscan be done by offsets , cuttings , or seeds from a fledged industrial plant . Remove offsets from the mother plant or take cutting off with a incisive tongue in late springiness or early summer . For best results , sow seeds during the strong month .
Learn more atHow to uprise and Care for Aloe .
A. umfoloziensisis not listed as toxic for people and pets .
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