Overview

Aloe vanbalenii is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Aloe, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aloe vanbalenii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include houseplants and sub-tropical.

About

Aloe vanbalenii is a clump-forming cultivar of the Aloe genus, which comprises evergreen perennials with rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves and small tubular flowers in racemes or panicles. This succulent thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H1C. Interest in this plant peaks during spring and summer, and it can be propagated from seed sown with heat or from offsets.

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

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1C

Plant details

Aloe vanbalenii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Sub-tropical

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aloe vanbalenii

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions