{"product_id":"aloe-polyphylla-17cm","title":"Aloe polyphylla 17cm","description":"\u003c!-- ===================== PLANT DESCRIPTION — FX TEMPLATE (Aloe polyphylla — Spiral Aloe) ===================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root{ --brand:#074635; --brand-contrast:#fff; --border:#e7ece9; --card-bg:#fff; --page-bg:#f5f7f6; --muted:#3b584a; --text:#0f2a1d }\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .fx-wrap .fx-head, .fx-wrap .dose-card, .fx-wrap .box, .fx-wrap .table, .fx-wrap .band, .fx-wrap details.fx-faq{\n      background:#fff !important; border-left:4px solid var(--brand) !important; box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(16,39,27,.05) !important;\n    }\n    .fx-wrap .fx-grid, .fx-wrap .fx-dose, .fx-wrap .fx-steps, .fx-wrap .fx-tables, .fx-wrap .fx-bands, .fx-wrap .fx-pills{\n      background:transparent !important; border:0 !important; box-shadow:none !important;\n    }\n  }\n  html,body{margin:0;background:var(--page-bg)}\n  .fx-wrap{font-family:\"Segoe UI\",Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--text);line-height:1.6;font-size:16px;max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;padding:16px}\n  .fx-head{display:grid;gap:10px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;background:#fbfdfc;padding:14px 16px}\n  .fx-title{margin:0;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;color:#10271b;line-height:1.35}\n  @media (max-width:600px){ .fx-title{font-size:19px;line-height:1.3} }\n  .fx-sub{margin:0;color:#3b584a}\n  .fx-lead{margin-top:10px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid #e1ebe5}\n  .fx-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:6px}\n  .pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border:1px solid #dfe7e3;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:12px}\n  .pill em{font-style:italic}\n  .pill--fam{background:#fff;color:#074635;border-color:#cfeede}\n  .pill--life{background:#e9f7ef;color:#074635;border-color:#cfeede}\n  .pill--light{background:#e6f4f9;color:#074635;border-color:#cae8f1}\n  .pill--care{background:#faf6e5;color:#5c3a0c;border-color:#efe4ba}\n  .pill--growth{background:#fff;color:#074635;border-color:#dfe7e3}\n\n  .fx-dose{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:14px 0}\n  .dose-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:10px;text-align:center}\n  .dose-card h4{margin:2px 0 6px;font-size:12px;color:#3b4a42}\n  .dose-big{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#153b2a}\n  .dose-note{font-size:12px;color:#3b584a}\n\n  .fx-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:16px 0}\n  .box{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}\n  .box h3{margin:0 0 10px;padding:4px 0 8px;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#153b2a;border-bottom:2px solid var(--border)}\n  .list{margin:0;padding-left:0;list-style:none}\n  .list li{margin:6px 0}\n\n  .fx-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin:10px 0}\n  .step{background:#fbfdfc;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;padding:12px}\n  .step strong{color:#153b2a}\n\n  .fx-tables{display:grid;gap:16px;margin:16px 0}\n  .table-scroll{overflow-x:auto}\n  .table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;min-width:520px}\n  .table th,.table td{padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;text-align:left}\n  .table thead th{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3b4a42;background:#f6faf8}\n\n  .fx-bands{display:grid;gap:16px;margin:16px 0}\n  .band{background:#fff;border-left:4px solid #074635;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}\n\n  .faq-grid{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:14px 0}\n  @media (min-width:721px){ .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }\n  details.fx-faq{\n    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;\n    transition:box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, transform .06s ease;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq:hover{box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(16,39,27,.06)}\n  details.fx-faq:active{transform:translateY(0.5px)}\n  details.fx-faq\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:800;list-style:none;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}\n  details.fx-faq\u003esummary .caret{\n    width:22px;height:22px;display:inline-grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid #cfeede;border-radius:6px;\n    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef7f2,#ffffff);color:#074635;font-size:14px;flex:0 0 22px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq\u003esummary .caret::before{content:\"▸\";transition:transform .2s}\n  details.fx-faq[open]\u003esummary .caret::before{content:\"▾\"}\n  details.fx-faq summary .qchip{\n    font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#074635;background:#e9f7ef;border:1px solid #cfeede;border-radius:999px;padding:2px 8px;margin-left:auto;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq p{margin:10px 0 4px}\n\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin{ position:relative; }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open]){\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(231,238,237,.55) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%), #fff;\n    border-color:#cfeede;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open])::before{\n    content:\"\"; position:absolute; inset:0 auto 0 0; width:4px;\n    background:linear-gradient(#88b49c,#5c8975); border-radius:12px 0 0 12px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open])\u003esummary{ color:#074635; }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin .origin-badge{ display:none; }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin:not([open]) .origin-badge{\n    display:inline-block; margin-left:8px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700;\n    color:#074635; background:#e9f7ef; border:1px solid #cfeede;\n    border-radius:999px; padding:2px 8px;\n  }\n  details.fx-faq.fx-origin[open]{ background:#fff; border-color:var(--border); }\n\n  .emj{display:inline-block;width:1.25em;min-width:1.25em;text-align:center}\n\n  @media (max-width:720px){\n    .table td:first-child,.table th:first-child{white-space:nowrap}\n    .table td:first-child{padding-left:16px}\n    .fx-dose{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n    .fx-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .fx-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-wrap\"\u003e\u003c!-- HEADER --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-head\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fx-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"fx-sub\"\u003eSmall now, patience until it does its trick 🌀\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub\"\u003eFamily: \u003cem\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/em\u003e • Pot diameter: 17 cm • Height: 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-pills\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pill pill--fam\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--life\"\u003eEvergreen succulent\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--light\"\u003eVery bright position\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--care\"\u003eExcellent drainage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill pill--growth\"\u003eSpiral rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fx-sub fx-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most impressive aloes, famous for the symmetrical spiral arrangement of its leaves, which becomes clearer and more spectacular as the plant matures. Its compact, low rosette creates a strong geometric structure with fleshy green leaves and finely toothed margins, giving it high ornamental value even without flowers. It is ideal for bright pots, rock gardens and carefully styled succulent collections, as long as it has excellent drainage, cool airflow and careful watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECS STRIP --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-dose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e☀️ Very bright\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003esun with gradual acclimation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e💧 Careful\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003emoisture without waterlogging\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing mix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🪨 Very draining\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003emineral, airy mix\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-big\"\u003e🌀 Spiral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dose-note\"\u003ethe spiral strengthens with age\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- HIGHLIGHTS + USES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌀 Spiral rosette with impressive natural symmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Fleshy green leaves with a clean geometric arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪨 Excellent for bright pots, rock gardens and mineral-style arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ Native to cool mountain environments and appreciates good airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 In a single pot, so the symmetry of the rosette can stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 In a rock garden with excellent drainage and a bright position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌵 In succulent collections where a plant with strong architectural presence is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- PLACEMENT + COMBOS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a very bright position, with sun after gradual acclimation, and with good air circulation. In areas with intense summer heat, some protection from harsh midday sun helps the rosette stay cleaner and less stressed. In a pot, it needs a very free-draining, mineral growing mix and watering that does not allow water to sit around the roots or in the centre of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e — creates low rosettes with a similar need for excellent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelosperma\u003c\/em\u003e — adds seasonal colour and low coverage in bright, well-drained plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e — brings cool blue-green texture that highlights the geometry of the aloe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ORIGIN --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq fx-origin\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Origin of the species \u003cspan class=\"origin-badge\"\u003eclick to read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomic history:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the family \u003cem\u003eAsphodelaceae\u003c\/em\u003e and is one of the most recognisable Aloe species thanks to its unique spiral leaf arrangement. The epithet \u003cem\u003epolyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e means “many-leaved” and describes the dense rosette, which develops its characteristic geometric form more clearly with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative range \u0026amp; habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, where it grows in high, cool and rocky environments. In nature it occurs on slopes and in rock crevices with excellent drainage, clean airflow and seasonal moisture. This mountain origin makes it different from many aloes of hot, dry regions and explains why it prefers bright light, cool ventilation and a growing mix that does not hold stagnant water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology \u0026amp; natural arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The spiral rosette forms gradually as the number of leaves increases. The spiral direction may be clockwise or counterclockwise, without affecting the value or health of the plant. In young plants the geometry may not yet be fully visible, but with maturity the rosette becomes clearer, more symmetrical and more dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation \u0026amp; responsible cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e is an iconic and highly protected species in nature, so responsible cultivation matters. Plants in cultivation should come from legal nursery propagation, helping keep ornamental interest away from wild populations and supporting appreciation of the species without pressure on its natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread \u0026amp; decorative value:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of the most emblematic aloes because of its spiral rosette, which gains striking symmetry as the plant matures. In a pot or rock garden it works best as a central point of interest, with a simple background and a free-draining mineral mix that highlights its natural geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it in a very bright position and increase sun exposure gradually, especially if the plant comes from a more protected environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water carefully when the growing mix has dried enough, avoiding water that remains in the centre of the rosette.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Growing mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a very airy, mineral mix with pumice, perlite or gravel and a pot with excellent drainage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABLE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-tables\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🔎\u003c\/span\u003e Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e — Spiral Aloe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003e Pot\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 cm • 25 cm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery bright position to sun, with gradual acclimation and protection from extreme heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e Watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCareful, with good drying between waterings and no stagnant water in the rosette.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🪨\u003c\/span\u003e Growing mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery free-draining, mineral and airy mix, suitable for sensitive aloes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🌀\u003c\/span\u003e Foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense rosette with leaves that organise into a characteristic spiral pattern as the plant matures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e📈\u003c\/span\u003e Growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate, with emphasis on the symmetrical rosette rather than rapid size increase.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emj\"\u003e🚫\u003c\/span\u003e Toxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe sap may be irritating and harmful if ingested — keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- BANDS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip 💡\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid frequent watering and water sitting in the centre of the rosette. \u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e appreciates moisture at the right rhythm, but does not forgive heavy, permanently wet growing mixes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fx-bands\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"band\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know? 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e Its spiral can develop either clockwise or counterclockwise. The plant does not follow a “correct” direction; it simply decides how it wants to make an entrance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOLDABLES (2 info + 4 FAQs — closed; must match JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Why you will love it ✨ \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003einfo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌀 It creates one of the most impressive natural geometries in the succulent world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Its rosette looks clean, symmetrical and highly ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 It is ideal as a single statement plant in a bright pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪨 It fits beautifully in rock gardens and mineral arrangements with excellent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Greenleaf geek notes — scientific facts nobody asked for 🧠 \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003egeek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧬 \u003cem\u003eAloe polyphylla\u003c\/em\u003e is endemic to Lesotho and is linked with cooler high-altitude mountain microclimates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌀 Spiral phyllotaxis becomes more visible in mature plants as the number of leaves in the rosette increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪨 Its natural sites are rocky and exceptionally well drained, even though the region receives moisture and summer rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ Unlike many aloes from hotter dry regions, Spiral Aloe appreciates cooler cultivation and clean airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Does it need full sun? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003elight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a very bright position and can receive sun with gradual acclimation. In intense summer heat, protection from harsh midday sun helps keep the foliage cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How should I water it? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003ewatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater carefully, only when the growing mix has dried enough. It needs moisture at the right rhythm, but not stagnant water, especially in the centre of the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Why is the spiral not perfect yet? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003eform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn young plants, the spiral arrangement may still be forming. The characteristic spiral becomes stronger as the rosette matures and the number of leaves increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"fx-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caret\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e What growing mix does it need? \u003cspan class=\"qchip\"\u003esoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a very free-draining, airy mix with a high proportion of inorganic materials, such as pumice, perlite or gravel. Heavy, permanently wet growing mix should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COPYRIGHT + NOTE --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #074635; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | This text is original material. 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