Aloe variegated (brindle) differs in a beautiful coloring, the long period of life and bactericidal properties. Propagated by seeds and shoots. It blooms once a year in the spring time.
Tiger aloe belongs to the succulent home lily of the genus Aloe. It is a common indoor flower. Appreciated for the unusual motley coloring and medical properties.
The juice from the leaves of this plant cut in half is endowed bactericidal properties. Contains in its composition vitamins and trace elements. It is used as a diuretic. Brindle Aloe is great restores tissue, treats boils. Used in the fight with Koch's wand and eye diseases.
With a weak digestion, the juice of the plant is consumed inside, with a cold, the juice is ordered into the nostrils. In case of boils and acne, it is necessary to apply the leaves cut in half to the affected skin.
Plant description
In height the flower reaches no more than 30 centimeters. The leaves of the plant are on the rosettes at the roots or small stems. Around the shoot twisted in rows in the form of a spiral. In length grow no more than 15 centimeters. Along the edges have small spikes.
On a color leaves dark green with strips and specks of a snow-white shade. On the edge of the plant is a white strip. Due to this unusual color, the plant was named motley or brindle. The stem of the flower is wide at the base.
The root system of the flower is very powerful. In length, the flowers reach no more than 3.5 centimeters. In height on the peduncles no more than 30 centimeters. Perianth inside amber shade, outside maroon with emerald stripes. It has miniature bell-tubular flowers and an erect peduncle.
Landing plants should be produced in spring or autumn. Better to choose large capacity.
We can not allow the roots firmly rested against the walls of the pot.
Composition of the land: coarse sand / leaf soil / turf soil. Acidity is suitable neutral. Tiger aloe has a strong root system. Therefore, in a larger capacity young aloe transplanted every spring, adult aloe - in two to four years. Transplant after purchase is made in matryoshka pots in the soil with a mixture of coarse sand and rotted compost. Two-centimeter upper layer should be small stones or expanded clay.
Home care
AT summer flower watering time should be moderateno more than once a week. In winter plant put in cool place.
Over-wetting the soil and frequent watering does not tolerate the flower. Between watering the soil must dry out. With a strong overmoistening can perish root neck.
Aloe prefers low air humidity. It grows well in lighted areas. He likes greenhouses, glazed balconies and window sills with a slight penetration of the scorching sun. Excellent wintering at room temperature up to 20 ° C. Growth per year 10 centimeters in height. The life span of the plant is 15 years.
The features of variegated aloe
The dormant period lasts from mid-autumn to mid-winter. This is due to low light. At home, the plant blooms very rarely. In greenhouses in South Africa, aloe blooms every year in the spring. The flowering period is March-April. It has a subtle pleasant aroma. Top dressing produce once a month in the autumn and spring period of time.
Top dressing is excellent: "Living force", "Flower happiness", ash, humus, decoctions of vegetables.
When weekly watering should be added liquid fertilizer. Reproduction occurs apical and lateral shoots. They are cut and dried within 48 hours. Then they are planted in a fortified soil and for stable growth are tied to a peg. In the first 7 days, the plant should not be watered. It is necessary to spray the leaves with a sprayer 2-3 times a day.
Diseases and pests
No pest damage was observed. Brindle aloe is not susceptible to dry and root rot diseases. Sometimes on the leaves a scythe can appear. In this case, the pests from the affected areas scrape offand the plant itself is washed with warm water and soapy water.
Motley aloe does not like a strong soil moisture, is not affected by pests. It grows well at home in closed loggias and well-lit window sills.
A photo
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