Aloe maculata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aloe maculata, or soap aloe, has red to green leaves, bright red to yellow leaves, and tall, highly branched stems. This succulent plant is native to South Africa. It is a highly variable species and can be challenging to identify. This plant is not safe for humans or pets if ingested.
Common Name |
Soap Aloe , Zebra Aloe , Aloe Saponaria
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aloe maculata
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Genus
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Aloe
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Family
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Asphodelaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aloe maculata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aloe maculata.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Aloe maculata needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aloe maculata needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Aloe maculata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aloe maculata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Aloe maculata to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Aloe maculata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aloe maculata. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Aloe maculata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Aloe maculata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aloe maculata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aloe maculata toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aloe maculata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aloe maculata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Aloe maculata Native Region |
Find out where the Aloe maculata plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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