Aloe Vaombe

[tacobender]

I got a aloe Vaombe that has spots on it. Seems healthy otherwise, a aloe Goliath is very nearby with no spots at all. Same care for both, good soil, never gets cold here. I have not seen any bugs on them.

 Anyone have an idea what this might be?

[Tom in Tucson]

A common disorder to most Aloe species is caused by what are called Aloe mites. If the flower stalks become deformed, it most likely will be do to the mites. I've grown this species, but I had no such infestation. You should try to locate a mitacide and be prepared to treat them.

Hi 70˚, Lo 41˚

[gilles06]

Doesn't look like mites attack, hopefully. Don't know more...

[tacobender]

Perhaps heat and drought?

Maybe not enough water during the warm season?

I am not panicking over it, just wondering what I can do to prevent future issues. Thank you for input 

[Silas_Sancona]

I'm also not completely sure if Aloe Mite is causing this since there are no obvious tumor-like growths on either plant, something often seen in Aloe mite infestations. Great article related to it from Palm Bob:  https://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/2145


Possible it could be some type of Aloe- specific Rust though. From what i gather, that is pretty easy to handle, and won't hurt the plant itself.

Drought ..at least if provided a deep soak every month / couple months to keep the plants hydrated shouldn't be an issue.  Humidity levels down there should also be tolerable ..w/out leading to big problems anyway.  Grown in Tucson, and up at Boyce Thompson, which are both drier / cooler than where you're at.

If this past summer was rainier than usual there in San Carlos, that might be the catalyst for a rust outbreak..  Just a thought though.  Possible there are other types of mites that attack the epidermal layer of the leaves, older leaves esp.. but don't cause the alien growths.

[tacobender]

Thanks, heading up to Tucson next week for a few days.  Where can I find miticide?