Aloe vanbalenii houseplant Allow the soil to dry

Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings

This particular variety of Echinopsis subdenudata is commonly referred to as 'fuzzy navel' due to the soft and velvety appearance of its spines

so overwatering can be a big no-no

Providing it with well-draining soil and occasional

Origin: Mexico (southern Coahuila: Sierra de la Paila)

Aloe vanbalenii houseplant Allow the soil to dryAloe vanbalenii This is one of the most beautiful and distinctive aloes, with its long, twisted and recurved leaves resembling an octopus. They are copper red when exposed to full sun, with marginal teeth of the same color and bright green when grown in shade. The leaves release a musty smell when damaged. Flowering occurs in winter (June to August in the southern hemisphere). There are no medicinal uses recorded. The leaves and fruits are eaten, and