Zebra Aloe Cultivation Method
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Zebra Aloe, also known as锦绣鸡尾, pheasant tail, rasp flower, Zebra twelve卷, stripe twelve卷, and striped snake tail orchid. It belongs to the family Liliaceae and the genus Snake Tail Orchid. It is a perennial herb without a stem. The leaves are long, deltoid, lanceolate, very thick, with an extremely sharp tip in the shape of a sword, the surface is dark green, and the back has transverse white tuberous protuberances. The raceme is greenish white. Varieties such as spotted twelve卷, plain twelve卷, and Zebra stripe twelve卷 can also be seen according to the size and arrangement of the star spots.
Growth habits of Zebra Aloe:
Water: Drought-tolerant, dislikes moisture.
Fertilization: Not demanding, apply liquid fertilizer 1-2 times in spring every year.
Soil: Loose and well-drained loamy soil is suitable. A mixture of loamy soil and coarse sand is better.
Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures, with an overwintering temperature of above 10℃.
Light: Loves sunlight, tolerant of semi-shade, be careful with shade in summer. More light is needed in winter, otherwise, the leaves will easily turn red, affecting the plant's growth.
Propagation: Mainly by division. Separate the small plants growing next to the mother plant from it and plant them elsewhere.
Propagation methods of Zebra Aloe:
Commonly propagated by division and cutting, and播种 is used when cultivating new varieties.
Division can be done throughout the year, often during potting in April to May, when the young plants around the mother plant are peeled off and directly potted.
Cutting, in May to June, the fleshy leaves are cut gently, with the base carrying a semi-woody part, inserted into the sand bed, and can root in about 20-25 days.
Cultivation methods of Zebra Aloe:
When potting, as the root system is shallow, it is better to plant shallowly. Use fertile, well-drained humus soil mixed with coarse sand for cultivation.
Keep the potting soil moist during the growing period and fertilize once a month. In winter and the semi-dormant period of summer, it should be dry, and watering should be strictly controlled.
Stripe twelve卷 is not heat-tolerant, and should be properly shaded in summer, but if the light is too weak, the leaves will degenerate and shrink. In winter, it needs plenty of sunlight, but if the light is too strong, the dormant leaves will turn red.
If the potting soil is too wet in winter, it can easily cause root rot and leaf wilt. If this occurs, remove from the pot, cut off the rotting part, let it dry slightly, then replant it in the sand bed, and after it takes root, pot it again, or transfer to a pot after a period of sand cultivation when the plant starts to grow.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the cultivation methods of Zebra Aloe, hoping to bring some plant-related knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.