PetalPal
Toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it causes vomiting and diarrhea.
Light
Plenty of sun
Water
Bone-dry, then water through, about every 2 weeks
Temperature
10-30°C, not below 5°C
Feed
Rarely needed
Do this when you get home
- Put it on a sunny windowsill
- Water only when the soil is bone-dry. In winter, once a month is enough.
Day to day
- Use a gritty mix and a pot with a hole
- Thin, wrinkled leaves mean it's thirsty. Soft and black usually means too much water.
- An ornamental aloe isn't always the kind you can eat. Don't just chew it.
Common questions
The leaves turned red or brown?
Too much harsh sun, or it's thirsty. Move it into a little shade and water it.
The leaves flopped and the base went soft?
Too much water and rotten roots. Stop watering. If it's bad, take it out, cut off the rotten roots, let it dry, and pot it again.
