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Aloe Elgonica

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Aloe elgonica
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Mt. Elgon Aloe
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Sun: full sun to partial shade

Water: Typical water needs for a succulent

Temperature: Zone 9b from 25° F to 30° F (-3.9° C to -1.1° C) to Zone 11b from 45° F to 50° F (7.2° C to 10° C)

Winter Survival: Not cold hardy

Propagation: cuttings

Flower: in the late spring and summer

Flower Type: Red

Toxic: no information

Dormant: winter

Space Requirement: Outdoors

Common Problems: No major pests, Plants may rot if overwatered


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Basc Care for Aloe elgonica

Watering

What you need to remember is that this type of succulents needs to be watered for every 2 weeks

You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.

Fertilizing

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means no information. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during winter as the plant is dormant.

Sun & Location Requirements for "Mt. Elgon Aloe"

Aloe elgonica does best when placed in an area that receives full sun to partial shade throughout the day. This variety of succulents can tolerate direct sunlight for short periods, but if the temperatures get too high or the light is too intense it may be beneficial to find a shadier spot.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 9b from 25° F to 30° F (-3.9° C to -1.1° C).

When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Aloe elgonica from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.

Any succulents in the group will need a large space to grow. You should place your pot outdoor. Since this plant needs a lot of space than other succulents, you should consider not planting them together with other succulents/plants.

Aloe elgonica also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.

Propagation

One way to propagate Aloe elgonica is by cutting

Toxicity

Aloe elgonica

Pests and Diseases

Aloe elgonica is not affected too much by common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents.

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