Heirloom Aloe from 1980s: Cactus Care, Sunny Porch

Treat as Cactus

Christie's granddaddy's aloe: sunny enclosed porch (south/west windows), 50/50 sand/soil, water only when bone dry.

6-inch pot is fine. Remove brown dead parts carefully. No fertilizer needed.

Email photo for variety-specific advice. Many aloes exist; some offset, some don't.

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