But how do we take care of Aloe juvenna?
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It is summer dormant.
This is quite expected for manysucculent variantsincluding the aloe family but the Aloe juvenna really goes dormant during summers.
The ironic thing though is that, it is drought-tolerant.
It does not bloom often.
The Tiger Tooth does not bloom once a year.
Sometimes, it does not even bloom at all.
But when it does, it normally blooms during late summer and the whole of autumn.
It is a native of Kenya.
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Planting
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As is the case, the best time to propagate the Tiger Tooth is during early spring.
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How to plant
You may plant the juvenna using seeds sowed in sandy mix in terracotta pots.
Aside from this, it’s possible for you to also plant Tiger Tooth using offsets from other juvennas.
Care
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Soil
The drench and dry method will only become successful if you use a fast draining soil mix.
The best soil mix for this succulent is sandy mix.
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Fertilizer
Fertilizing the Tiger Tooth is an essential part in the propagation process.
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These offsets are the small rosettes that grow out of the Aloe juvenna.
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The pups make the pot crowded and become vulnerable to root rot because of uneven distribution of minerals.
Problems
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Root rotting will lead to fungal diseases that will cause wilting and even death.
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Aloe juvenna too tall
At maximum, the Aloe juvenna will have a height of 12 inches.
Sometimes, it could grow taller than this but that is no longer recommended.
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Pests
The most common pests attacking the Tiger Tooth would bemealybugsand aphids.
FAQs
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Is the Tiger Tooth medicinal?
Unfortunately, there are no known medicinal uses for the Tiger Tooth.
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What is the main difference between the Aloe juvenna and the Aloe squarrosa?
It would be the leaves.
The juvenna has leaves that curve outwards while the squarrosa has leaves that curve backwards.
