Aloe Hellskloof Bells

The aloe hellskloof bells succulent is a very unique, tall succulent that’s in the very popular and common aloe family.


It has beautiful green leaves that will eventually turn red in the summer, the leaves are also stacked up in clumps. It will also produce beautiful flowers that are bell-shaped and red or orange in the fall.


This succulent will grow fairly quickly, it can grow all the way up to 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. This succulent can get pretty dang big! It will definitely grow much larger outdoors than indoors simply because of the larger growth area.


You can grow this succulent indoors or outdoors, but since it wants to grow so large we definitely recommend growing it outdoors for sure. You can still grow this succulent indoors, if you keep it in a certain size pot for a good amount of time it won’t get that big.


This succulent can also grow in any location outdoors, just as long as the weather is warm and suitable for growing succulents. Don’t grow this succulent outdoors during the winter, it’s not cold hardy and it will die in the cold weather.


If you live in a location that gets super cold during the winter say under 35 degrees, then definitely move the succulent indoors. Once the weather warms back up go ahead and move it back outdoors if you’d like.


The aloe hellskloof bells succulent is very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article you will know all of the grow and care requirements for growing this succulent healthy and happy. These grow and care requirements are for both indoor and outdoors growing. 


Let’s begin!

Use Ramsey Succulent Soil

This succulent grows best in well-drained succulent soil. It's very important that you use well-drained succulent soil so the soil doesn't stay soaked with water for several days. If you overwater the succulent and the soil stays wet and not dry for several days, then mold and bacteria will grow and appear. The mold and bacteria will then attack the roots of the succulent giving it root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die.

To avoid mold/bacteria and root rot, you must use well-drained succulent soil. Well-drained succulent soil will keep the soil dry at a very fast rate preventing mold/bacteria and root rot from appearing. Any succulent grower expert will tell you that you need well-drained succulent soil, it's definitely a requirement for growing this succulent and every single other succulent out there.

We recommend using arguably the best succulent soil out there "Ramsey Succulent Soil"

Ramsey Succulent soil is arguably the best succulent soil on the market simply because it gets the job done and is loaded with nutrients.

Ramsey Succulent Soil has ingredients such as perlite, sand, and seaweed. Perlite and sand are known as the best ingredients out there if you want your soil well-drained. The perlite and sand will soak up all the excess water that your succulent does not need, preventing the soil from staying soaking wet for several days. So yes, Ramsey Succulent Soil will prevent mold/bacteria and root rot (the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die) simply because there will be no excess water.

That's not all tho.

What makes Ramsey Succulent Soil arguably the best are the nutrients that's in the soil. These nutrients will help your succulents grow bigger, faster, and healthier.

Ramsey Succulent Soil has seaweed fertilizer, which has 60 trace minerals and nutrients. Yes, your succulents will be absorbing 60 trace minerals and nutrients. This will make your succulents grow bigger, faster, and healthier without a doubt. Compared to other succulent soil, this succulent soil will make a huge huge difference for your plants. Don't believe us? Check out this picture below. You can definitely tell which succulent soil is better for your succulents.

 

 

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Watering Requirements:


You should water your aloe hellskloof bells succulent once a week and once a week only. This is the perfect amount of water for healthy growth and for preventing root rot.


If you overwater this succulent then there’s a very high chance root rot will occur. When you overwater a succulent the soil will stay wet and not dry for several days. 


As we have mentioned, when the soil stays wet and not dry for several days then nasty mold and bacteria will appear. It will begin to attack the roots of your aloe hellskloof bells succulent and then it will start to show signs of root rot.

All because you have overwatered the succulent, keeping the soil wet and not dry for several days, simply giving the mold and bacteria a chance to produce. This is why it's very important to not overwater this succulent.


Once a week and once a week only is the perfect amount of water for growing this succulent healthy, and preventing root rot.


Also make sure you don’t underwater this succulent, if you do then it will start to show symptoms and tell you. Underwatering symptoms would be dry/wrinkled leaves, and it’s not healthy.


If your succulent has dry/wrinkled leaves then dig your finger into the soil. If the soil feels very dry then go ahead and water the succulent.


It’s important to keep track of the exact last time you watered your aloe hellskloof bells succulent. If a watering issue does occur, then you will know exactly what’s going on and what to do next to treat or save the succulent.


Pot Requirements: 

You should grow your aloe hellskloof bells succulent in the correct size succulent pots, and in succulent pots with a drainage hole. If you bought a 2 inch aloe hellskloof bells succulent then use a 2-3 inch size succulent pot. If you bought a 4 inch aloe hellskloof bells succulent then use a 4-5 inch one.

It is also very important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. If your succulent pot does not have a drainage hole then your succulent may sit in a wet puddle for several days.

As we have mentioned, root rot will occur if your succulent sits in a wet puddle for several days. A drainage hole helps solve this simply because it drains all of the water out, and this helps keep the soil very dry. 

If your succulent pot doesn’t have a drainage hole don’t worry, we have an article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.

Also pick a succulent pot that you think is unique! Your aloe hellskloof bells succulent will look great in any style pot that you use!

Light Requirements:


You should give your aloe hellskloof bells succulent 6 hours of sunlight/light every single day. This is the perfect amount of sunlight/light for both indoor/outdoor growth.


If you want this succulent to produce beautiful colors like it should, then you will need to give it a good amount of sunlight/light. If you don’t then the succulent will begin to look pale, lack color, and just not look pretty like it should be.


However, make sure you don’t give this succulent too much sun, too much sun will cause a sunburn and will burn the leaves. This isn’t healthy and will definitely cause other health problems in the future. Just make sure you give this succulent some partial shade so it can take a break from the hot sun.


This is why 6 hours of sunlight/light is the perfect amount for growing this succulent healthy and for preventing other health issues. 


Most Common Growing Problems:

Overwatering:

To prevent overwatering, make sure to keep track of when was the last time you watered your aloe hellskloof bells succulent. If your aloe hellskloof bells succulent looks like it is rotting, or looks sad/unhealthy then root rot may have appeared. Root rot happens when you overwater, and you must take action immediately.

For more information on root rot and how to prevent and get rid of it, visit our article.

Lack Of Sunlight:

Make sure your aloe hellskloof bells succulent gets enough sunlight, at least 6 hours per day. Lack of sunlight will make your aloe hellskloof bells succulent look pale, and not green. Lack of sunlight will also make your aloe hellskloof bells succulent grow slower than usual.

Under watering:

Make sure your aloe hellskloof bells succulent plant gets enough water. If your aloe hellskloof bells succulent looks dry, or its leaves are wrinkled then it is under watered for sure. Dry/wrinkled leaves are common signs of an underwatered succulents and you must water it asap. 

That’s it!

The aloe hellskloof bells succulent is a very unique, beautiful succulent that every succulent lover needs to grow! You will truly love growing this succulent all because it’s so unique and grows so tall!

With its unique shape, design, and color, this succulent will make an amazing new edition to your indoor or outdoor succulent garden. It will look amazing growing next to your other succulent plants.

The aloe hellskloof bells is very easy to grow and care for. You now know all of the indoor and outdoor grow and care requirements to do so! Best of luck growing and caring for this amazing succulent known as the aloe hellskloof bells succulent!

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