多叶芦荟

多叶芦荟的基本数据

养护难度

适合高级者

寿命

多年生。几乎不产生幼株，单头生长

体型

高度约30厘米，株幅30～60厘米

浇水

生长期适度供水

光照和放置位置

明亮的阳光至明亮的半阴处。由于原生地是凉爽的高山，在炎热季节应将其放在通风良好的凉爽地方，避免强烈的直射光。

浇水

据说比其他芦荟更喜水。生长期在培养土干燥后充分浇水，但前提是使用排水性良好的培养土。

温度和越冬

耐寒性强，美国生产者指出可耐受约-12℃的低温。另一方面，高温多湿的夏季是最大难点，容易因闷热和高温而受损。

培养土和换盆

原生地为岩石裂隙或碎石斜坡。用含有大量粗砾石、排水性和透气性极佳的培养土种植。

繁殖方法

由于几乎不产生幼株，繁殖主要采用播种（种子）方法。国内流通的植株也是通过播种和组织培养繁殖的。

病虫害和注意事项

因被列入附录I、属国际濒危野生动植物种，转让时需要登记证（国内繁殖的植株也适用）。购买时必须确认是否附带登记证。

关于多叶芦荟

A stemless aloe with broad grey-green leaves arranged in five spiraling rows, native only to Lesotho's high mountains. It grows slowly as a single rosette, rarely producing offsets, making it a plant for experienced growers.

开始养护多叶芦荟前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Placement and Sunlight

   This aloe prefers bright light and good airflow, but intense midsummer sun can scorch the leaves. In summer, a spot with bright, filtered light or light afternoon shade is safer.

2. 2Watering

   This aloe is said to like more water than other aloes. Provided it is planted in a fast-draining mix where water never lingers, water thoroughly during the growing season whenever the soil has dried, and never let water pool at the base of the pot.

3. 3Well-Draining Soil

   A well-draining succulent or cactus mix suits this plant best. Water pooling in the center of the rosette can cause rot, so water the soil directly rather than the crown of the plant.

4. 4Repotting

   Because it grows slowly as a single rosette, frequent repotting isn't necessary. Move it into a slightly larger pot only once the roots have filled the current one.

5. 5Seasonal Care

   During hot, humid weather, keep airflow good and adjust watering to avoid rot. Coming from cool mountain habitats, it tolerates cold reasonably well, but some winter protection is still a good idea.

6. 6Choosing a Plant and the Registration Certificate

   Look for a plant with a neat, well-formed spiral and a firm, healthy center. As a CITES Appendix I species designated under Japan's Act on Conservation of Endangered Species (種の保存法), any transfer requires a registration certificate, including for plants propagated in Japan. Always confirm the certificate comes with the plant when buying.

7. 7Rarely Offsets

   This aloe rarely produces offsets and grows as a single head, which makes propagation by division difficult. It's a plant best enjoyed for the long-term growth of a single specimen rather than for multiplying easily.

多叶芦荟的常见问题

Q.Is this suitable for beginners?

A.This species is generally considered suitable for advanced growers. Because watering and placement require some care, it's best attempted after you've gained experience with succulents.

Q.How large does it grow?

A.Its leaves form five rows of 15 to 30 each, for around 150 leaves on a single plant. Since it grows slowly as a single rosette, it takes many years to develop its full spiral form.

Q.Can I choose the direction of the spiral?

A.The spiral can turn either clockwise or counterclockwise, and this is fixed for each individual plant. Checking the direction at the time of purchase lets you pick the one you prefer.

Q.Can it be propagated from offsets?

A.Because it rarely produces offsets and grows as a single head, propagation by division is difficult. Growing new plants from seed is the main method used instead.

Q.What kind of environment does it grow in naturally?

A.It grows naturally in the cool, high mountains of Lesotho, at elevations above 2,000 meters. In the wild, it's found on rocky, high-altitude slopes.

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