Aloe Gasteria Durban

Aloe Gasteria Durban 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.

Aloe Gasteria Durban Water Frequency →

Aloe Gasteria Durban Root Rot →

Aloe Gasteria Durban may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Aloe Gasteria Durban Light Requirements →

Aloe Gasteria Durban Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Aloe Gasteria Durban 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.

Aloe Gasteria Durban 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.

Aloe Gasteria Durban Humidity Needs →

Aloe Gasteria Durban 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 Aloe Gasteria Durban →

When and How to Successfully Repot Aloe Gasteria Durban →

Aloe Gasteria Durban 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 Aloe Gasteria Durban →

It’s common for Aloe Gasteria Durban to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Aloe Gasteria Durban is native to South Africa.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aloe Gasteria Durban can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Aloe Gasteria Durban Temperature Tolerance →

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 Bugs Affecting Aloe Gasteria Durban →
• Drooping Aloe Gasteria Durban Leaves →
• Aloe Gasteria Durban Dropping Leaves →
• Aloe Gasteria Durban Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Aloe Gasteria Durban →
• Brown Spots on Aloe Gasteria Durban →
• Aloe Gasteria Durban Leaves Falling Over →
• Aloe Gasteria Durban Leaves Curling →
• Aloe Gasteria Durban Yellow Leaves →
• Aloe Gasteria Durban Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Aloe Gasteria Durban. 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!