Zebra aloe cultivation methods and precautions
Last Update :2024.06.19
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The succulent and tender leaves of Zebra Aloe Vera have horizontal stripes that look like zebra stripes, which makes it unique and novel. Nowadays, many friends like to plant it. It goes without saying that it is ornamental, but if you want to grow a perfect pot of zebra aloe, there are a lot of things you need to know. Let’s take a look below.
Breeding method
Cultivation methods
Watering: It is native to the tropical arid areas of southern Africa, so it is relatively drought-tolerant, but this does not mean that it can survive in drier soil for a long time. The soil should be kept dry on the surface every day and moist during the growing season. It will start to go dormant in winter and summer. At this time, watering should be reduced and the soil should be dry.
Fertilizer: Its demand for fertilizer is not too high. It only needs to be fertilized once or twice every spring. Fertilizer can be fertilized once a month during the growth period.
Temperature: 15-23℃ is its optimal growth temperature. It can go dormant when it is above 33℃ and below 7℃, and it will be frostbitten at 4℃. It is best to breed above 10 degrees in winter.
Sunshine: Although it likes the sun, it still needs to avoid the sun when summer comes. In other seasons, it can grow in the sun all day long. If there is insufficient light, the leaves of the plant will not be plump, plump and tender, and their color will no longer be bright.
Note:
Too humid The soil will cause its roots to rot and its leaves to curl up, etc., which is very detrimental to them.
Long-term abundant sunlight will cause plants to grow excessively.
Don’t let water or fertilizer splash onto your plants.
In summer, air circulation should be increased. Too hot and stuffy is not good for plant growth.
Precautions:
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