Aloe brevifolia

Short-leaved Aloe

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Compact succulent featuring short, triangular blue-green leaves that turn red in intense light. Forms dense rosettes with orange-red flower spikes during summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Short-leaved Aloe
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Aloe
Species Brevifolia
Origin South Africa
Blooming Summer, orange-red tubular flowers on spikes
Leaf Color Blue-green to red-tipped
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high perlite and pumice for drainage

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Watering

Low water needs. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to bright indirect light. Rotate regularly to prevent leaning.

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding. Apply diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Remove dead outer leaves and spent flower stalks at base.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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