Everything You Need To Know About : Aloe hereroensis (Sand Aloe)

Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! Today it is all about how to grow and care for the Aloe hereroensis. Aloe hereroensis, commonly known as the Sand Aloe, is a succulent native to South West Africa. Even at its ultimate height, it doesn’t exceed 2 feet. A relatively indoor-friendly species, it is suitable for use as a potted plant. It grows in rosettes with long, fleshy leaves that are pale blue-green in color, blushing red under harsh sunlight.
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Everything You Need To Know About : Aloe hereroensis (Sand Aloe)
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:10- Light
1:21 - Soil, Water and Fertilizer
1:59- Temperature and Humidity
2:15 - Pruning
2:26 - Potting and Repotting
3:23 - Propagation
4:14- Blooms
4:25 - Toxicity and Common Pests
5:35 - Note and Avoid
5:47 - Common Problems
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Summary
Aloe hereroensis, commonly known as the Sand Aloe, is a succulent native to South West Africa. Aloe hereroensis is a very easy plant to care for. It forgives neglect and doesn’t punish forgetful gardeners all that often. It is Perfect plant for complete beginners. This plant is often used as a garden feature, drawing the eye, not for its flashy colors but for its absence.
1. Light
Sand Aloe likes full sun, though it can tolerate some shade in the afternoon. The plant will change the shade of its leaves under direct sunlight, a desirable trait in some gardens.
2. Soil, Water and Fertilizer
The Sand Aloe likes well-draining soil. However, it will not tolerate standing water and will rot if the roots are allowed to sit in it for too long. It likes infrequent watering during the growing season when it actively puts out new leaves. In the winter, cut back on watering until spring, when new growth starts again. This Aloe will tolerate drought very well once established in your garden. The Sand Aloe is not a heavy feeder and does not need to be fertilized regularly. However, once new growth starts in the spring, use a weak liquid fertilizer on the soil.
3. Temperature and Humidity
The Sand Aloe likes temperatures between 55 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it is not tolerant of cold weather or freezing temperatures. Average room humidity needs to be maintained for the best results.
4. Pruning
The Sand Aloe is a slow grower and does not need to be pruned often. Dead and dying leaves can be removed using sharp shears, but make sure to make a clean cut.
5. Potting and Repotting
Sand Aloe does not need to be repotted very often. However, when it becomes root bound, you can repot it in a container that is larger than the current one. Spring is usually the optimal time for repotting. Use a pot that has drainage holes. Prepare the soil. A mix of soil with peat moss and perlite is best. Make sure to add some fertilizer.
6. Propagating Aloe arborescens by Suckers (Pups)
Sand Aloe can be propagated by cuttings. This is a viable way to increase the number of plants you have. The process involves taking a piece of the parent plant and rooting it in potting soil or sand.
7. Blooms
The plant produces small, bright red-orange tubular flowers on branched inflorescences. The flowers bloom from summer through fall and are pollinated by bees and wasps.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Sand Aloe is non-toxic to humans and animals. It is safe to be grown around children and pets. Mealybugs, Scale Insects and Aphids are some of the most common pests of these plants.
9. Note and Avoid
Please Note and Avoid. Over-watering the plant, Placing it under harsh sunlight, Using poorly drained potting mediums, and Fertilizing during the dormancy period.
10 Common Problems
Over-watering, over-fertilization and browning Leaves are some of the most common problems of these plants.
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