Aloe marlothii

Marloth's Aloe

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A robust arid succulent from Southern Africa with thick, toothed grey-green leaves and tall orange-red flower spikes in winter.
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Plant Details

Common Name Marloth's Aloe
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Aloe
Species Marlothii
Origin South Africa
Blooming Orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes in winter/spring
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green
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 or coarse sand

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Watering

Water deeply only when soil is completely dry, reduce frequency in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires high light exposure; full sun preferred but acclimate to prevent scorching in summer heat

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Fertilization

Apply diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves and cut flower stalks after blooming finishes

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Root Mealy Worm Scale

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 6 months
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
10% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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