'Aloe vera'
FAMILY: Aloe
USES: Accent, border, transitional or container plant, in pots, en masse, planters in rock gardens and coastal shoreline areas.
SIZE: Grows 50 cm tall with a 1m spread.
LOCATION: Full sun and reflected heat to partial shade. Does well in both coastal and interior regions.
SOIL: Best in an open sandy soil with a pH 6.1 – 7.8, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 10:20:10 NPK in March. Do not over fertilise.
WATER: Drought tolerant but is best when soil is kept moist. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
