Description
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An extremely attractive aloe with succulent, spiny leaves that are slightly recurved, with showy cream spines down the edges; dark orange or pink flowers in summer; a beautiful accent or container plant.
Hedgehog Aloe is one of the classic aloe plants with the consistency of hybrid growth and bold, one-of-a-kind looks. The Hedgehog Aloe Plant is second to none because it’s super drought-tolerant, low-growing and boasts unique, succulent-like leaves while still having that signature cooling gel and those hassle-free perks you love. Bright orange flowers contrast beautifully with the foliage. Attractive to butterflies.
Succulent Care
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Place the plant in a pot with drainage holes (no deep saucer) or ground with porous soil, such as succulent soil mix.
Soil: Soil is the most important starting step for successfully growing succulents. Investing a little money on the soil will pay off. Your big purchase of succulents won't be wasted.
Here is my personal succulent soil mix formula. For smaller succulents and stem propagation, I mix 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 coconut coir and 1/3 perlite. For years old matured succulents, I replace the coconut coir with lava rocks.
To purchase coconut coir: https://www.etsy.com/MalibuSucculents/listing/1116660359/100-natural-coconut-coir-organicutm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1637852874044
To purchase perlite:
https://www.etsy.com/MalibuSucculents/listing/881233947/organic-perlite-soil-amendmentutm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1637852972142
To purchase Vermiculite for succulent leaf or non-succulent stem propagation:
https://www.etsy.com/MalibuSucculents/listing/874028056/2-cups-vermiculite-medium-sizebestutm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1637852750393
To purchase lava rocks:
https://www.etsy.com/MalibuSucculents/listing/849757228/lava-rocks-small-size-higher-successutm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1637853437048
Water: Water thoroughly when the root-soil is dry during spring and fall. (I use a skewer stick to check). Water less during summer and cold winter.
Rule to remember: Succulents do not like to be overwatered. Roots cannot sit in water. Especially during their dormant seasons.
Sunlight: Succulents show their best color with plenty (6+ hours) of sunlight. Provide 50%-70% indirect sunlight when the temperature is higher than 85F.
Protect from frost and snow. Move them indoors if it’s freezing at night.
Most succulents thrive in heat and drought when established. Easy care instructions come with orders.
Shipping
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We do our best to make sure your plant is fresh and packaged with care.
If the local temperature is below freezing, please purchase a heat pack and upgrade the shipping to priority. The seller is not responsible for frozen/damaged plants.
To purchase heatpack & priority shipping:
https://www.etsy.com/MalibuSucculents/listing/916116647/72-hours-uniheat-pack-priority-shippingutm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1637853104185
Shipping excludes international, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. Please make sure that the shipping address is correct. Seller is not responsible for stolen packages or unexpected delay or damage caused by US Post Office or UPS.
Please message me with any issues or questions before leaving a negative review.
May succulents nurture your well-being. Enjoy planting!
