Aloe microstigma
Aloe microstigma
Aloe microstigma quick care tips
Watering
Watering
Aloe microstigma 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
Feeding
Aloe microstigma 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. A feed we recommend is the one from our friends at LittleGreenSeaweed.
Ideal soil
Ideal soil
Aloe microstigma 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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Aloe microstigma
This attractive seed grown Aloe species from southern Africa is one of the most free-flowering species. They can grow to 60cm in height. The leaves are blue-green with conspicuous white markings and can take on a red tinge in dry conditions. The flower spikes are up to 1 metre high during the summer with orange / red flowers.
They make a perfect succulent for a conservatory as they have been known to flower up to 3 times in one season.
Difficulty
BeginnerFeatured Colour
GreenGrowth Form
ClumpingGrowth Rate
ModerateMinimum Temperature
0°CMaximum Height & Spread
50 cm x 50 cmIdeal Environment for Aloe microstigma
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