Aloe erinacea

Erinacea Aloe

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Rare arid succulent with spiny grey-green leaves forming rosettes. Native to mountainous South Africa. Requires high light and excellent drainage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Erinacea Aloe
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Aloe
Species Erinacea
Origin South Africa
Blooming Foliage plant, occasional orange tubular flowers in summer with pollinator activity.
Leaf Color Grey-green with reddish tips
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice and coarse sand for maximum aeration.

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Watering

Water sparingly only when soil is completely dry, reduce drastically during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright direct light required to maintain compact rosette structure; avoid scorching in peak heat.

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Fertilization

Dilute succulent fertilizer once a month during active growing season (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves carefully to prevent rot entry into the crown.

Pest Control Mealybug Root Aphid Scale Insect

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 12 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° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% 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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