Aloe maculata – Soap Aloe purple-red during the active growing season

during the active growing season

this cactus is not frost-tolerant and must be protected from freezing temperatures

Be sure to use an equal natural organic mix of NPK with a 5-10-5 ratio

The leaves of the climbing aloe are arranged in a spiral pattern along the stems and are narrow

It prefers warm temperatures and cannot tolerate frost or freezing temperatures

Aloe maculata – Soap Aloe purple-red during the active growing seasonIntroducing the Aloe maculata, known as Soap Aloe, which is the most popular type of ornamental Aloe plant. It gets its name 'soap aloe' because of its thick, gel like sap found in the leaves was traditionally used as a natural soap substitute for cleansing purposes. The Aloe maculate is also known as zebra aloe, an Aloe Saponaria. Like Aloe vera, Aloe maculate is closely related and is also traditionally used for treating skin complaints,