Astroloba foliolosais often confused with its relative , Astroloba congesta . Still , itcan be easily mark by its smaller and thinner leaves , which are rounded at the pedestal and go intimately at right angles to the base .
Astroloba foliolosa(Haw . ) Uitewaal
Aloe foliolosa , Apicra foliolosa , Astroloba spiralis subsp . foliolosa , Haworthia foliolosa , Tulista foliolosa
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Astroloba
The specific epithet " foliolosa " ( pronounced " foh - lee - Buckeye State - LOH - suh " ) intend " have many small leaves " and refers to densely leave stems of this mintage .
Astroloba foliolosais native toSouth Africa . It grows in karroid flats between the Swartkops River and the Sundays River in the Eastern Cape state .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Astroloba foliolosais a smallsucculentwith crowded leaves arrange in five whorled rows on slender , upright , or sometimes sprawling stems . The plant is slowlyproliferousfrom the base , with stems strive up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) in height . The leaves are late green , smooth , and shiny , wrench purplish when expose to vivid sunshine . They are flat - triangular , tapering to a very tart point , and can measure up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in distance and width . The leaf margins and keel are slightly inspissate and have acartilaginoustexture .
From late winter to other gloaming , Astroloba foliolosaproduces modest , light-green - white or pale cream - coloured peak with greenmidribs . The blossom appear on svelte , normally unbranched stalks that can raise over 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long .
Light : Astroloba foliolosathrives when provided with some protection from verbatim sun . If it has drop the winter indoors , gradually move the works out of doors into the bright sunlight to forestall sunburn .
In habitat, Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byFelix Riegel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
land : This plant prefers well - draining soil and does not like its roots to remain wet for prolonged periods . you may use commercial-grade filth for succulent ormake your own potting mixture .
Temperature : Astroloba foliolosatolerates warmer temperatures in the summertime but prefers cooler temperature in the winter . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° degree centigrade to 10 ° C ) .
tearing : Water the plant soundly during its most active growth period in spring and crepuscle . expect until the top of the ground dries out before watering again . Reduce the tearing frequence when the plant life ’s increase slows importantly in winter . When the plant is mostly hibernating in summertime , water it just enough to keep the folio from shrivel .
In habitat, Vaalheuwel Farm, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAdriaan Grobler. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : AlthoughAstroloba foliolosadoes not postulate much fertilizer , feeding it can advance optimal growth . Use a H2O - soluble fertiliser only during the growing season .
Repotting : This plant can remain in the same pot for several eld . To keep it healthy and well-chosen , repot it into overbold dirt every two to three years , ideally in bound or fall .
generation : Astroloba foliolosacan be well propagated by offsets and cuttings , but can also be started from seed . Remove the offsets and take cuttings during the growing time of year . Sow the seeds in spring or gloam .
See more atHow to produce and wish for Astroloba .
Astroloba foliolosais considered non - toxic and safe around kids and PET .
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