Aloe brevifolia
Also known as: Short-leaved aloe
Short-leaved aloe: compact blue-white rosettes with crocodile-toothed margins, clumping into mounds. It comes from South Africa (Western Cape), stays around Clumps 20–30 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11; hardy to about -4 °C dry. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Aloe
- Origin: South Africa (Western Cape)
- Mature size: Clumps 20–30 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11; hardy to about -4 °C dry
- Toxicity: Latex mildly irritating
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Aloe
- Origin
- South Africa (Western Cape)
- Mature size
- Clumps 20–30 cm
- Growth habit
- Compact clumping rosettes with short broad leaves
- Leaf colour
- Blue-white short crocodile-toothed leaves
- Flower colour
- Orange-red
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11; hardy to about -4 °C dry
- Toxicity
- Latex mildly irritating
- Other names
- Short-leaved aloe
About the Aloe brevifolia
Short-leaved aloe: compact blue-white rosettes with crocodile-toothed margins, clumping into mounds. Cold-hardier than most aloes when kept dry.
Care and cultivation
Bright light, coarse mix, water around the base rather than into the crown. Stress reddening is normal in strong sun. Light: Bright light; some direct sun. Water: Every 2–3 weeks; much less in winter. Soil: Succulent mix with coarse grit.
Description
Aloe brevifolia is a Aloe succulent from South Africa (Western Cape). Short-leaved aloe: compact blue-white rosettes with crocodile-toothed margins, clumping into mounds. Cold-hardier than most aloes when kept dry.
Identification
Key identification features: Blue-white short crocodile-toothed leaves leaves in a Compact clumping rosettes with short broad leaves form, reaching Clumps 20–30 cm. Also known as Short-leaved aloe. Nickname: 'Short-leaved aloe'. Nickname: 'Short-leaved aloe'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aloe brevifolia?
Every 2–3 weeks; much less in winter. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Aloe brevifolia toxic to pets?
Latex mildly irritating. Considered safe around pets.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Aloe brevifolia, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.