Aloe broomii Plant Care Reminders

Snake aloe

General Information

• Instruction By	Jeff Moore
  Notes	This set of plant care for cactus and succulents in southern California is for Plants from the equatorial parts of the world. These include Pachypodium (Madagascar Palm), Adenium (Desert Rose) and many others. I consider these plants ‘fussy’ and have special needs. These plants don’t like to be cold and wet at all, therefore they don’t like our winters in Southern California. They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. Feel free to call us at the shop (858)259-4568 for questions and plant availablity.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Water They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. 2. Protect These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  February 1. Water They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. 2. Protect These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  March 1. Protect These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). 2. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  April 1. Buy The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 2. Plant The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 3. Fertilize Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. 4. Water Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  May 1. Buy The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 2. Plant The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 3. Fertilize Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. 4. Water Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  June 1. Buy The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 2. Plant The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 3. Water Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  July 1. Buy The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 2. Plant The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 3. Water Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  August 1. Buy The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 2. Plant The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 3. Fertilize Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. 4. Water Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  September 1. Buy The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 2. Plant The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. 3. Fertilize Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. 4. Water Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  October 1. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  November 1. Water They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. 2. Protect These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

  December 1. Water They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. 2. Protect These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! April The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. May The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. June The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. July The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. August The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. September The best time to buy is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? April The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. May The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. June The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. July The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. August The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good. September The best time to plant is in spring or summer when the weather is warm. You can get them anytime during the year, but they go dormant in the winter and don’t look as good.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? April Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. May Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. August Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant. September Sparingly and diluted – use any typical fertilizer at half strength a couple of times per year when the weather is warm, once in April or May and then again in August or September. Don’t feed during the winter when they are dormant.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. February They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. April Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. May Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. June Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. July Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. August Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. September Every 7 – 10 days during the warm weather months when the plants are actively growing. Give a good drenching each watering, but be sure to let the plants dry out in between waterings. Lately there has been a lot of discussion about using 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to 5 gallons of water to increase acidity, which helps roots better absorb nutrients. November They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. December They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). February These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). March These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). November These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad). December These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad).

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. February Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. March Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. April Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. May Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. June Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. July Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. August Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. September Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. October Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. November Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed. December Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.