FREE: African Soap Aloe Pup

The listing, African Soap Aloe Pup has ended.

Aloe saponaria is primarily an ornamental plant. (And since this one is a rare sport and not typical it should not be used internally.) They grow to be about 2 to 2.5 feet across and about 18 inches tall. When they bloom the stalks reach upwards of 2.5 feet and bear striking orange tube shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. (I don't have any pictures of them in bloom but you can find them on-line.) They can be somewhat frost sensitive, They prefer a bright window, sun room, green house, or a spot outside with some protection from frost. (They won't survive a hard freeze.) They prefer part filtered shade but will tolerate a few hours of full sun.

I have 5 pups (another one popped up on my outside plant! However, I may not auction them all, as I also sell them individually and use them in dish gardens. Your pups may be more compact than the one pictured, but it will absolutely be this lineage.

Pictured is an adult plant (either the mother or the grandmother of the one you will receive) and a pup. As mentioned above your pup may be more compact than this one. The adult is growing in a 5 gallon pot--and the pot behind it is also 5 gallons--so you can see the scale.

Simply plant your pup in a container of well drained potting soil and let the soil dry out in between watering. Pay attention to the light needs mentioned above. Too much or too little light or water can cause their demise--but if you are paying attention you should be able to tell if it is unhappy and make adjustments before it is too late.

All my plants are grown without chemicals of any kind.

Shipping is by priority flat rate--in the US only, and includes tracking. Shipping must be paid by US Postal Money Order or paypal--if I can figure out how paypal works. (I live in a rural area, I don't drive, and I have no way to cash a check. DO NOT SEND CASH.) Be sure to include your name and address, your LISTIA screen name, and the name of the auction you have won.