Aloe Vanbalenii

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.

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. 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 summer as the plant is dormant.

Succulents need plenty of bright, indirect light. Your Aloe vanbalenii is no exception! In order to thrive, "Van Balen's Aloe, Octopus Aloe" needs to be in a spot that gets direct sunlight for at least part of the day. If you don't have access to natural sunlight indoors, consider investing in an LED grow-light or other artificial lights to mimic sunlight.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 9a from 20° F to 25° F (-6.7 ° C to -3.9° C).

Aloe vanbalenii is not cold hardy and does not survive in freezing conditions. However, there are certain strategies that can be used to help the plant thrive despite the chill of winter. Proper drainage and insulation are essential for succulent X during periods of extreme cold. Placing a layer of mulch or gravel on the soil around the plant can also help keep it warm.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Aloe vanbalenii 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.

Propagating with offsets is a great way to get more plants from the same mother plant. All you have to do is cut away an offset and pot it in soil, and soon enough you’ll have a brand-new Aloe vanbalenii!

Aloe vanbalenii is not known to pose any significant health risks, as it is not considered to be toxic. However, it is best to keep the plant away from young children and pets, as they may ingest some of the parts of this plant that could contain toxins which can cause mild skin irritation.

Aloe vanbalenii can be affected common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents such as scale insects and Snout weevil.

If you do spot any of pest signs, you can treat your succulent using below methods.

• Scale insects: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
• Snout weevil: apply the systemic insecticide two or three times a year.

Besides that, to prevent serious health issues from happening, keep your succulent in a well-ventilated area and check it regularly for any signs of pests or health problems.

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1: Aloe vanbalenii, in the same 6” pot for three years. : rootporn (reddit.com)

2: Buy ALOE vanbalenii, Van Balen’s Aloe, crawling octopus, Australian Seed collection – Australian Seed

3: Tập tin:Aloe vanbalenii MS2011ZA019.jpg – Wikipedia tiếng Việt