Spiral Aloe Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Spiral Aloe, or Aloe polyphylla, is an evergreen perennial plant with a unique, charming spiral shape. It is considered one of the most challenging succulents to grow. This flowering plant usually flowers in all seasons and can grow up to 12 inches tall.
Common Name |
Spiral Aloe, Kroonaalwyn, Lekhala Kharetsa, or Many-leaved Aloe
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aloe polyphylla
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Genus
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Aloe
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Family
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Asphodelaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Spiral Aloe Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Spiral Aloe.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Spiral Aloe needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Spiral Aloe needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Spiral Aloe Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Spiral Aloe to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Spiral Aloe prefers Medium humidity levels, between 30% and 50%. |
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Spiral Aloe Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Spiral Aloe. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Spiral Aloe plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Spiral Aloe Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Spiral Aloe plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Spiral Aloe toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Spiral Aloe Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Spiral Aloe, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
hard
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Spiral Aloe Native Region |
Find out where the Spiral Aloe plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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