Overview

Aloe 'Midas' is a rosette-forming, succulent perennials cactus succulent in the genus Aloe, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen, fleshy, triangular leaves, often toothed foliage. Aloe 'Midas' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatories and summer outdoor placement.

About

Aloe 'Midas' is a cultivar of the Aloe genus, which comprises evergreen perennials with rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves and small tubular flowers. This rosette-forming succulent thrives in full sun and is best suited to sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to H1c, Aloe 'Midas' is ideal as a houseplant or for conservatories, and can be placed outdoors during summer. Propagation is possible through seed, offsets, or leaf cuttings, with interest in the plant peaking in spring and summer.

About the genus

Aloe is a genus containing over 650 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe". It is called this because it is cultivated as the standard source for assorted pharmaceutical purposes.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aloe

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Aloe 'Midas' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Rosette-forming, succulent perennials

Foliage

Evergreen, fleshy, triangular leaves, often toothed

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatories, Summer outdoor placement

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aloe 'Midas'

Propagation

Seed, offsets, leaf cuttings

Pest resistance

Scale insects, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions