Aloe microstigma houseplant Wildlife – Claret Cup Cactus

Wildlife – Claret Cup Cactus Attracts the Following Friendly Pollinators

and flower in winter if they gets good light (direct sunlight is essential to bloom well)

How to Propagate Your Coral Cactus

Direct sun for prolonged periods can scorch the ruffled crest

Aloe microstigma houseplant Wildlife – Claret Cup CactusEndemic to Southern Africa, Aloe microstigma is a medium size and very attractive aloe up to 50 cm in diameter and 60 70 cm tall. The leaves of this aloe are protected from the intense summer sun by anthocyanin pigments that give them a dull red glow. The leaves start out horizontal along the ground and suddenly turn up to the sky so that the tip is vertical. Mature leaves are a solid brownish green, the young growing leaves are tender light green and