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Hardy Aloe

About Hardy Aloe

Many people are familiar with Aloe vera, but this genus of plants contains tons of other beautiful succulent plants that come in all sorts of colors! Their succulent leaves evolved to store water in dry climates, which makes them a perfect fit if you're a busy plant parent. With great care (and a lot of sunlight) you may even see your Aloe bloom! Their flowers grow out of a large spike and can be shades of red, orange, and yellow. 🔥

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aloiampelos striatula

Genus

Aloiampelos

Family

Asphodelaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Hardy Aloe

💦 Water

How often to water your Hardy Aloe

Hardy Aloe needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Hardy Aloe in your home

Hardy Aloe love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hardy Aloe does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hardy Aloe in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hardy Aloe

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hardy Aloe: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hardy Aloe after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Hardy Aloe thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Hardy Aloe Water Frequency →

Hardy Aloe Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hardy Aloe requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Hardy Aloe Light Requirements →

Hardy Aloe Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hardy Aloe is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Hardy Aloe prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Hardy Aloe Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Hardy Aloe is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Hardy Aloe →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hardy Aloe →

💩 Fertilizer

Hardy Aloe grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hardy Aloe →

🌎 Native Region

Hardy Aloe is native to Southern Africa.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardy Aloe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7b-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hardy Aloe Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Hardy Aloe. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!