Care of the succulent plant Astroloba foliosa or Astroloba foliolosa |
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The genus Astroloba, family Asphodelaceae, includes 16 species of succulent plants native to South Africa. Some species are: Astroloba foliosa, Astroloba spiralis, Astroloba congesta, Astroloba robusta. Scientific synonyms: Aloe foliolosa, Haworthia foliolosa, Apicra foliolosa. They are small succulent plants with erect green stems that reach 20 cm (7.87") in height. The fleshy triangular leaves are shiny grey-green. They produce small whitish flowers that are not decorative. They bloom in summer. Haworthia foliolosa is used in pots as an indoor plant, in a greenhouse or on patios and terraces and in rockeries in frost-free regions. Astroloba foliosa grows in full sun and partial shade exposures and in hot, dry climates. It does not resist temperatures below 5 ºC (41 ºF). The soil can be a commercial cactus substrate with a handful of coarse siliceous sand. Pot transplanting is done in early spring. Always water moderately, waiting for the substrate to dry completely; it resists drought well Fertilize once with mineral fertilizer for cacti in early spring. Prune only to remove damaged stems. Astroloba foliosa is a plant sensitive to excess moisture. Haworthia foliolosa is propagated from cuttings in spring or early summer and by separating the shoots they produce at the base. |
Images of the succulent plant Astroloba foliosa or Astroloba foliolosa |
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