Aloe humilis

Description

 

Common Name	Kathalai, Spider Aloe
Maximum Reachable Height	1-3 feet
Flower Colour	orange or yellow
Bloom Time	Late winter to spring
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

The most common reason an aloe plant dies is that the owners water too often or do not allow the water to drain.

Do not make this mistake when taking care of aloe houseplants.

Aloe Humilis Care

The first step in aloe plant care is to realize that this plant is succulent. Like cacti, succulents do best in dry conditions.

 

Also, make sure that the pot has plenty of drainage holes. Aloe plants cannot tolerate standing water.

Sunlight	Full sunlight, so they do best in the south or west-facing windows.
Watering	Water the plant properly. Watering should be done when the soil feels to touch. When the aloe plant is watered, the soil should be thoroughly drenched.
Soil	When growing aloe plants, plant them in a cactus potting soil mix or a regular potting soil that has been amended with additional perlite or building sand.
Temperature	Warm weather
Fertilizer	Aloes do not need to be fertilized. But you want to apply, should be fertilized once a year in the spring. You can use a phosphorus-heavy water-based fertilizer at half strength.
Harvest Season	Mature leaves are harvested.

Aloe Humilis Special Feature

The species name humilis means low growing and refers to the plant’s growth habit. Spider Aloe, Aloe humilis perennial evergreen plant, used as the ornamental houseplant, can grow in the desert, Mediterranean, subtropical or tropical climate

Aloe Humilis Uses

Ornamental Use:

• Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic purposes

Medicinal Use:

• Not defined