Hi, Everybody,

I have a plant which appears to be a member of the aloe
family. Not an aloe vera, though. It has a main
central stem, with aloe-type leaves going out in all
directions, from different levels, including from the
top. A couple of broken leaves have yielded some nice
gel.

So, anyway, I think it needs a bigger container.

Aside from regular potting mix, what would be good to
put in? A little manure? Blood-n-bone meal? What
would it like, and how much percent? And is there a
risk of too much?

Thanks...

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On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 04:10:25 -0700, Antipodean Bucket Farmer
wrote:

Hi, Everybody,

I have a plant which appears to be a member of the aloe
family. Not an aloe vera, though. It has a main
central stem, with aloe-type leaves going out in all
directions, from different levels, including from the
top. A couple of broken leaves have yielded some nice
gel.

So, anyway, I think it needs a bigger container.

Aside from regular potting mix, what would be good to
put in? A little manure? Blood-n-bone meal? What
would it like, and how much percent? And is there a
risk of too much?

Thanks...

Use a good potting soil. I like Miracle-Grow potting mix. You can
mix in some course sand--maybe a cup is about right for a large pot.
Do not add manure nor bone-meal. Keep the plant in dim light for
several days after repotting, then move it to a bright location. Give
it no water after transplanting for 2 weeks. Early morning sun is
okay. Make sure it has fast drainage. A repotted succulent needs
less watering than an established one.

See here for info on soil mixes for succulents and repotting.

http://www.cactus-mall.com/clubs/faq.html


"Antipodean Bucket Farmer" wrote in message
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Hi, Everybody,

I have a plant which appears to be a member of the aloe
family. Not an aloe vera, though. It has a main
central stem, with aloe-type leaves going out in all
directions, from different levels, including from the
top. A couple of broken leaves have yielded some nice
gel.

So, anyway, I think it needs a bigger container.

Aside from regular potting mix, what would be good to
put in? A little manure? Blood-n-bone meal? What
would it like, and how much percent? And is there a
risk of too much?

Thanks...

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