Aloe Suzannae - Any Growers?

[PolishJeff]

Hi Everyone,

Picked up this seed grown Aloe Suzannae just last week.

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Has anyone been successful in growing this Aloe? I understand they are slow to get settled, so looking for any tips anyone may be willing to share.

Right now it's growing in a very basic mix of peat, sand, compost, and lava rock. It's sitting in a location which gets approximately 6 hours of sun in the morning till about 2pm.

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[Knuckles]

Hi! Yes, I've been growing this plant for about 1 year now & it takes off a after settling in. I acquired it from one of my clients as a gift as well as aloe elelgans. There were about 4 little ones packed in a big yogurt cup potted in miracle grow so I repotted them in the same soil mixed with perlite & peat to keep them happy. They've gotten much bigger & are really tough. I gave them to granny a few months ago & they continue doing great outside. They are given partial sun because they seem to grow more slowly in full sun & also mine turned a dull brownish red. They're not planted in the ground b/c they seem to hate long periods of rain & go soft.