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I bought this at a farmers market. I'm thinking its some kind of aloe, but would love to know the varietal if anyone can identify it! This plant is thriving in a shallow pot and is so thick I can't even get my finger in to feel the soil!
Does anyone have advice for watering a plant like this? I don't want water to settle and rot the foliage.

Ljgordon · Answer

Sure looks like aloe. I've had one for many years. Keep it out of direct sun and water as needed.  Give the babies away or you will be swamped. Great for many things. Look it up on the internet.

Gene Miller · Answer

I agree with Ljgordon.  It dies not take a lot of watering as it is in the cacti class and notice the stalks (sic) they are full of water.

B. Enne · Answer

I believe it is an aloe plant as well.

Dee · Answer

Aloe

Adrienne · Answer

Aloe

Marguerite Crain · Answer

Aloe Vera

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Agreed with others. Do not overwater. Like all succulents water is retained in the thick ness of the leaves. 
When the soil feels dry to the touch give a drink with tepid water.

Ange · Answer

http://succulent-plant.com/families/aloaceae.... Check out this site.

Lorinda · Answer

Aloe Vera

Linda Lambert · Answer

Put a few ice cubes in the dirt once a week.

Marsha · Answer

When in doubt on an exact plant name I use the APP 'LIKE THAT GARDEN'
select plant identification and snap a picture of plant to get the immediate answer to any plant question.

Jeri Williams · Answer

Aloe

Reiner MacPhail · Answer

Air plant?

Kat9992124 · Answer

Aloe Vera- great on sunburn, and other medicinal needs

Linda B · Answer

If you'll go to the Plant Identification group on Facebook, you can get a quick ID from trained botanists. They're a fabulous resource.

Cristinaholly · Answer

It certainly looks like aloe! As for watering it, never pour water in the pot. Put the pot in a saucer or some similar vessel and always pour water (preferably distilled water) in the saucer. The plant will then absorb only the amount it really needs.

Porland1624 · Answer

AloeVera and she don't need to much water only twice in the month

Kim · Answer

Watch it.  If the leaves are staying plump & green you're doing good.  If they start shriveling up it needs more water.  Pull out some of the small ones (gently!) & give them their own pot.

Annettegromoll123 · Answer

Aloe vera

Marcia · Answer

Its an aloe but I don't think its aloe vera. Aloes are a very large succulent family. Aloe vera usually has spotted leaves and has a more upright  open growth pattern.

Uca7959677 · Answer

In my experience with these types of plants (succulents, cactus and orchids) is to place is to watch for the leaves to show signs of lack of water. When you see this place them in the kitchen sink or bathtub, spray or turn on shower With moderatly warm. Water by misting them for a whale, turn off the water let them sit to drain, your good to to go till next time.

Lee Govan · Answer

I agree with Marcia, yes it is an aloe, but not aloe vera, the varigation (spots) are missing. Try googling aloes + images

Fpb7045567 · Answer

Yvonne Greeff South Africa
No it is not an aloe but a type of succulent.  Type of Haworthia maybe?

Betty Scott · Answer

It looks like the pineapples I started.

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