Gonialoe sladeniana in pot
Gonialoe sladeniana dark green leaves
Gonialoe sladeniana variegated leaves
Gonialoe sladeniana pale pink flowers
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Gonialoe sladeniana, a colorful little succulent
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Find all our tips in the Monstera application
The late Queen of England compensated for her short stature by wearing colorful outfits to be seen by all and sundry. It would seem that Gonialoe sladeniana has adopted the same technique. This plant, no taller than a double decimeter, is adorned with variegated foliage and colorful blooms. A great way to get noticed in the Namibian desert or at home!
How to recognize the Gonialoe sladeniana?
Gonialoe sladeniana is a succulent plant with a bushy habit. Smaller than gonialoe variegata, it grows to a maximum height of 15 cm.
Aloe sladeniana is aculeate. It forms a rosette of leavesin three rows.
The fleshy, triangular leaves have a ridge on the underside. Blades measure up to nine centimetres long and four centimetres wide. Dark green or gray-green, they are studded with white spots. Their white margins bear fine teeth.
They flower in winter. A flowering spike at least 50 centimetres long emerges from the rosette. It is quickly covered with pale pink flowers.
The plant is toxic to animals if ingested. In particular, it contains saponins, a substance that causes digestive problems. Keep your Gonialoe sladeniana out of reach of your dog or cat.
Our maintenance tips
Gonialoe sladeniana like light. But too much light can turn their leaves red. If you want your plant to keep its foliage green, avoid placing it in full sun.
Watering
Water only when the soil has completely dried out. Use room-temperature water with low calcium content, such as rainwater.
Water generously to allow the leaves to soak up the water. Make sure any excess water has drained away before replacing your Gonialoe sladeniana. If necessary, remove any water that has accumulated in the saucer or planter.
Spray
Gonialoe sladeniana grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Gonialoe sladeniana to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
In a pierced pot, pour a layer of well-draining substrate. You can use commercially available potting soil for cacti and succulents, or make your own growing medium by mixing ordinary potting soil and sand.
Plant your Gonialoe sladeniana in the center and add soil. Be careful not to bury the leaves, and leave a watering trough.
Water generously to encourage rooting and expel air bubbles.
Fertilization
You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.
You can feed your Gonialoe sladeniana with a fertilizer for cacti and succulents.
Prune
Remove wilted flower stems. Cut flush with a clean, sharp tool (scissors, pruning shears, etc.), taking care not to damage the leaves.
Plantation
Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.
Gonialoe sladeniana like sun and hate having their roots in water. For your plant to flourish, choose a bright location with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole the size of the root ball. Plant your Gonialoe sladeniana without burying the crown. Fill in and press down.
If you want to achieve a ground-cover effect, space the plants about 50 centimetres apart.
Seedling
Your seedlings need warmth. Summer is the best time to get started.
Prepare a mixture containing :
- One third potting soil ;
- One third sand ;
- One third drainage material (gravel, perlite or pozzolan).
Fill small pierced pots with your substrate. Plant your seed.
Keep your seedlings in a bright room with a temperature of at least 20 degrees.
Mist the soil to keep it moist, but not soggy.
Cutting
Locate a young shoot and carefully separate it from the mother plant. Take care to remove its roots without damaging the rest of the root system.
In a pierced terracotta pot, pour a bed of clay balls or gravel to optimize drainage.
Prepare a mixture of one-third potting soil, one-third garden soil and one-third sand. Pour it into your pot, on top of the drainage layer. Plant your cutting and tamp it down.
Place the pot in a room where the temperature is always above 18 degrees. The location should be bright and out of direct sunlight. You can, for example, place your cutting behind a curtained window.
To avoid drowning the roots, always check the condition of the substrate before watering: the surface must be dry.
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Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae - Asphodelaceae |
| Type | Gonialoe - Gonialoe |
| Species | Gonialoe sladeniana - Gonialoe sladeniana |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposure | |
| Substrats | |
| Planting methods |
Open ground In pots In tubs Planter |
| Category | |
| Tags |
Beginner Flowery Toxic |
| Origin |
South Africa |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 9b |
| Leaf color |
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| Flower color |
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