General
GENERAL CARE
Most people (and birds) enjoy the winter flowering aloes because there is little else to…
Read MoreFROST TOLERANCE
Cold is the unpredictable factor when growing aloe hybrids. Often a few meters’ difference in…
Read MoreWATER
All the Sunbird Aloes are drought tolerant, once they are fully established in your garden.…
Read MoreCONTAINERS
Sunbird Aloes can be grown successfully in containers, provided cognizance is taken of the ultimate…
Read MoreREJUVENATION
Rejuvenation is called for whenever an aloe becomes too tall and/or top heavy to remain…
Read MorePests & Diseases
GALL MITE (ALOE CANCER)
The Gall mite that causes the abnormal growths on aloes cannot be seen with the…
Read MoreAPHIDS AND MEALIE BUGS
These pests over winter in protected areas on a variety of plants, and become active…
Read MoreWHITE SCALE
White scale starts with what looks like a coin sized spot of white dust. It will…
Read MoreBLACK LEAF SPOT
This may be caused by a variety of fungal or bacterial infections, and is more…
Read MoreSNOUT BEETLE
This is aloe enemy number one, so quick and decisive action is required whenever they…
Read MoreRED SPIDER MITE
This very common pest is easily identified by the tell-tale, small pale markings left on…
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