IN PHOTO: Aloe hybrid planted in my handmade concrete textured pot
This is an aloe hybrid. Most of these hybrids originated from Thailand. As of today, aloes come in different varieties, each with unique colors, textures, sizes, and characteristics. Having one is fun especially if you are into plants. As a plant collector and certified "plantito" I feel very proud every time I see this aloe in my collection. The price of this plant changes every time depending on the demand. And right now it is very in demand in a lot of Philippine plant communities or collector groups. I am luck that I got mine for free from a friend who is also a fellow plant collector.
CARE TIPS
- Aloes doesn't like a lot of water and so I water it only when the soil is dry.
- Use well-draining soil mix. Mine is 80% pumice 20% compost or any organic matter
- For the light requirements, it can both tolerate full sun and shade/indoors. If your goal is to get the plant to produce strong reddish/yellow colorations, it is best to place it in full sun
- They do well without fertilizers but adding a small amount of slow-release fertilizer such as osmocote won't really hurt the plant and can give it an extra boost.
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