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difference in habitat vs. the garden. The aloe rosettes shades
of pink browns and greens are interesting and attractive in the garden. In the
habitat those same shades hide the plants. The previous blog shows the aloes
in the garden, here are a few of the aloes in habitat.
Aloe microstigma. In the garden this aloe stands out, here it disapears.
Aloe hereroensis ads a very special effect to a garden, but it is not an easy garden plant. Aloe hereroensis does not like to be wet and it needs good drainage. Plant it on stones in the garden in the sun and do not water. The rain, whatever it is will be enough. I know this and still killed a few. This way is easier and more successful in the garden. Giving very light but regular watering so that the plant does not go dormant is better than no water and then starting to water at the wrong time. The wrong time is - when the plant is dormant it should be stimulated first with very little water when the temperature drops. Never water on a hot day ( that is true for most plants) Very little water until it shows signs of growing, it can then be watered freely as long as the drainage is good.
Aloe khamiesensis in the same color as the stones! This aloe is also very attractive in the garden but it will be green in color unless it is watered very little and in full sun. In the habitat the seeds will get stuck under the bushes and the young aloe will grow in shade until it is large enough to face the scorching heat.
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