Hey guys! Just bought this succulent today (Come on it was 20p + free saucer:D) just wondered if anyone could tell me what it is? My first thought (more likely hope!) was an Aloe but I think the leaves are a bit fat... Can anyone shed any light on this and tell me how to look after it (or direct me to a good website that can!)? Thanks:)
It looks like a Haworthia. You'll know for sure when you see flowers. (They are different in shape to Aloe and generally white) The hardest thing with these is that they readily cross pollinate leaving many variances in both species, add in gasteria and there are endless mixes.....
Ha! Three different reponses and three different species - but on the plus we have 2-1 to the Aloe:) Will it be easier to tell when its bigger? Or will I just have to wait until it flowers? Thanks for your time guys!
Although I cannot tell you the species, I can say it definetly is an Aloe, not Haworthia. Just my 2 cents. :)
Cheers 3-1 to the Aloe:) I had another look today and although it vaguely resembles some species of haworthia, they grow with the top of their leaves pointing inwards and not up to the ceiling like mine does. None of the harworthia have white dots with spines on the top side of their leaves either....but doesn't look exactly like an aloe aristata either - i'll do some more research on aloe species i guess!
