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Surreal Succulents

Aloe greatheadii

Aloe greatheadii

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Aloe greatheadii quick care tips

Watering

Aloe greatheadii is a drought-tolerant succulent variety, so watering around once per week in the peak growing season is advised. Ensure the soil dries between waterings following the 3 Ds: drench, drain and dry. It is also advised to completely stop watering when conditions are frosty, keeping the plant dry for several months at a time over winter.

Feeding

Aloe greatheadii likes to be fed to bring out its best forms and colours. We recommend feeding with a liquid seaweed feed every 2 weeks in the main growing season from April to September.

Ideal soil

Aloe greatheadii needs free draining soil to thrive. We recommend a mixture of 1/3 John Innes no.2, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 coconut coir. The soil mix we offer here is similar in composition to this.

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General Care Advice
Winter Care Advice

Aloe greatheadii

Aloe greatheadii is a species from southern Africa, it produces a large rosette that can reach 40cm across, in time it will send off suckers that will produce a cluster of Aloes in time, each one of these suckers can be potted up individually.

They produce a bright red flower on a tall stem when mature. Grown for food and medicine purposes in their natural habitat.

Absolutely loves full sun and high heat, perfect succulent for a conservatory.

Plant in a good gritty mix and feed in spring/summer.

Difficulty

Beginner

Featured Colour

Green and Orange

Growth Form

Singular rosette

Growth Rate

Moderate

Minimum Temperature

0°C

Maximum Height & Spread

50 cm x 50 cm

Ideal Environment for Aloe greatheadii

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