Tiger Aloe, from the Asphodelaceae of plants, is a type of Cacti that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Cacti to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Repotting Tiger Aloe from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Tiger Aloe, just like you would repot your Slipper Plant as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Tiger Aloe loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Tiger Aloe by checking the soil ph (Slightly acidic (5.5—6.5)) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Tiger Aloe is: July to September. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Tiger Aloe
Patience is key when extracting your Tiger Aloe from the pot. Depending on the age of the Tiger Aloe, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Tiger Aloe for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Tiger Aloe from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well drained, sandy loam; cactus/succulent potting mix soil and allow your Tiger Aloe to flourish.
How to nurture your Tiger Aloe
Read on for some additional information on the care of Tiger Aloe.
What other names does Tiger Aloe have?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Tiger Aloe? Names such as Tiger Aloe Gonialoe variegata or Gonialoe variegata (formerly Aloe variegata) might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Prickly Pear.
What kind of plant is Tiger Aloe?
Tiger Aloe is from the family of Asphodelaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Cacti which is non-hazardous once mature.
Is the best place to keep Tiger Aloe indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether Tiger Aloe is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Tiger Aloe from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Southern Africa and Namibia. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 9–11 (USDA)
Managing the growth and care of Tiger Aloe following repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Tiger Aloe which is 9–11 (USDA). Tiger Aloe are native to Southern Africa and Namibia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Tiger Aloe, it gets Full sun to partial shade exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 18—24 in. tall, 8–12 in. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How will you know you have successfully repot Tiger Aloe?
Witnessing Tiger Aloe flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Orange, salmon, pink, yellow (rare) blooms in the July to September time and relish the sight of your Tiger Aloe maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 18—24 in. tall, 8–12 in. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Star Cactus.