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The Plant Files #5 - Aloe barbadensis

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The Plant Files #5 - Aloe barbadensis (Aloe barbadensis)
  • Photo posted on 13 Nov, 2009
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Not such a good pic I'm afraid. The leaves are going purple anyway - which apparently is a sign of potassium and Phosphorus deficiency - and it's ridiculously pot-bound. Ah well - it's too spiky to do anything with, and seems to be going fine regardless.



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terratoonie
Terratoonie
 

Interesting pic, Pip...
... and at least you know what's causing the purple colouring...

13 Nov, 2009

pitta
Pitta
 

Its a great plant .

15 Nov, 2009

pip_c
Pip_c
 

Thanks Tt and Pitta

15 Nov, 2009



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