Aloe linearifoliaA.Berger
Dwarf Yellow Grass Aloe
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Photo byAndrew Hankey
The specific name " linearifolia(lin - ee - ar - ee - FOH - lee - uh ) " means " running leaf , leaves in a analog shape " and refers to the cast of the leave of absence of this species .
Aloe linearifoliais aboriginal to easternSouth Africa(KwaZulu - Natal and Eastern Cape ) . It occurs in short , open grassland near the seashore or hilly inland areas .
Aloe linearifoliais a small , stemless succulent with erect to straight-backed spread leave of absence arranged in two opposite rows or seldom in the form of a rosette . It can rise up to 1 foot ( 30 cm ) tall , unremarkably as a solitary plant or occasionally branched at the ground level . This works is one of theAloes with a grass - same coming into court , ordinarily known asGrass Aloes . The leaves are narrow , unremarkably finely toothed and light-green , with white and brown touch near the base on the lower control surface . They can measure up to 10 inches ( 25 cm ) long and 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) wide .
The flower are tubular , greenish - yellow to yellow , and can strain about 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) in length and 0.2 inches ( 0.5 atomic number 96 ) in diam . They seem in belated summertime in a header - shaped raceme on a simple , erect stalking that can develop up to 14 inches ( 35 centimetre ) marvellous .
Light : When growingA. linearifoliaindoors , locate your plant in a windowpane with plenty of bright collateral sunlight . Rotate the pot once or twice a hebdomad so that all sides of the flora receive equal kindling . Outdoors ply light nicety , especially during the hottest parts of the day .
Soil : PlantA. linearifoliain a well - drained grunge mix specially formulated for succulents ormake your own . Drainage is indispensable because too much moisture around root can cause stem rot .
Hardiness : When temperature shift below 50 ° F ( 10 ° ampere-second ) , it is time to bring in your plant back within . A. linearifoliacan withstand temperature as low as 25 to 50 ° farad ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
lacrimation : This succulent does involve regular lachrymation but is very kind of drouth conditions for short periods . piss deeply , but only when the soil is dry . Cut back onwateringduring the winter months . Do not let pee bear in the rosettes .
fertilize : A. linearifoliagenerally does not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients . Feedwith a fertilizer for succulent in spring and summertime only . Be certain to follow the recording label directions .
Repotting : This plant is not particularly fast - growing and will only rarely need repotting . Repot it in the outpouring in a container a few column inch orotund in diameter every few years to keep it from becoming rootbound .
generation : PropagatingA. linearifoliacan be done by offset , cuttings , or seeds from a ripe plant . Remove offsets from the mother plant or take cuttings with a discriminating tongue in late spring or early summertime . For skillful results , sow in seeds during the tender months .
Learn more atHow to rise and Care for Aloe .
A. linearifoliais not heel as toxic for people and pets .
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