Scientific Name
Aloe 'Mauna Loa'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Origin
Aloe 'Mauna Loa' is a hybrid created by Kelly Griffin. The parentage is unknown.
Description
Aloe 'Mauna Loa' is a beautiful small succulent that forms star-shaped rosettes of green to bluish-green leaves studded with raised white ridges and pinkish-orange, jagged teeth along the edges. When the plant is grown in bright light, the leaves get an orange-pink glow with pale purple undertones. The rosettes can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter but are usually smaller. They produce offsets from the base, forming a clump with time.
How to Grow and Care for Aloe 'Mauna Loa'
Light: When growing A. 'Mauna Loa' indoors, place your plant in a window with plenty of bright indirect light. Rotate the pot once or twice a week so that all sides of the plant receive equal lighting. Outdoors provide light shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
Soil: Plant A. 'Mauna Loa' in a well-drained soil mix formulated for succulents or make your own. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Temperature: This succulent grows best between 50 and 85 °F (10 and 30 °C). When temperatures drop below 50 °F (10 °C), it is time to bring your plant back inside. A. 'Mauna Loa' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 °F (-1.1 °C). USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: This succulent does need regular watering but is very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: A. 'Mauna Loa' generally does not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed it with a fertilizer for succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow the label directions.
Repotting: This plant is not particularly fast-growing and will rarely need repotting. To prevent it from becoming rootbound, repot it in the spring in a container a few inches larger in diameter every few years.
Propagation: A. 'Mauna Loa' can be propagated by offsets from a mature plant. The offsets should be removed from late spring to early summer.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Aloe.
Toxicity of Aloe 'Mauna Loa'
A. 'Mauna Loa' is not listed as toxic for people and pets.
Links
- Back to genus Aloe
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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