Aloe cameronii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aloe cameronii is a member of the Aloe genus that prefers full sun and will turn a unique red color in winter or dry conditions. It can grow up to 24 inches tall, making it an excellent houseplant or addition to gravel and rock gardens. It also produces bright red flowers in autumn and winter.
Common Name |
Cameron's Ruwari Aloe , Red Aloe , Starfish 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 cameronii
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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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Aloe cameronii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aloe cameronii.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Aloe cameronii needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aloe cameronii needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Aloe cameronii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aloe cameronii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Aloe cameronii to thrive is between 30% and 50%. |
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Aloe cameronii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aloe cameronii. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Aloe cameronii 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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Aloe cameronii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aloe cameronii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
47 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Orange
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aloe cameronii toxic to pets? |
Yes
Aloe plants are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aloe cameronii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aloe cameronii, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Aloe cameronii Native Region |
Find out where the Aloe cameronii plant originated. |
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Country |
Malawi
Zimbabwe
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