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aloe spider plant Purchase the low-growing Aloe Humilis | Spider AloeAloe Humilis also goes by the name Spider Aloe. This succulent belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is native to South Africa. Offering a dormancy of summer, the plant can grow 5 inches in height. This dwarf aloe is triangular shaped. Growth Rate This is a slow growing plant. Do not attempt to fertilize the plant to increase growth. The fertiliser can stagnate growth. Flowering From late winter to spring, you will witness orange and yellow coloured
Aloe Humilis also goes by the name Spider Aloe. This succulent belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is native to South Africa. Offering a dormancy of summer, the plant can grow 5 inches in height. This dwarf aloe is triangular-shaped.
Growth Rate
This is a slow-growing plant. Do not attempt to fertilize the plant to increase growth. The fertiliser can stagnate growth.
Flowering
From late winter to spring, you will witness orange and yellow coloured Aloe Humilis flowers. These flowers are quite large and showy.
Watering and Feeding
The water requirements of Aloe Humilis depend on the climatic conditions of where you live. If the first bit of your finger goes into the soil easily, it means watering is required. Feed the fertilizer with half-strength fertilizer once a week during the growing season.
Soil
Apart from sandy and well-drained soil, ensure that the soil is never wet. Especially in winter, give good Aloe Humilis care as it cannot tolerate wet soil. If you grow the plant in a pot, place a layer of stones or broken parts to create a solid drainage system.
Hardiness
Aloe Humilis is known to need around 40% humidity since it has a hardiness zone of 9b to 11b. The succulent can withstand temperatures as low are -3.9°C.
Light
The spider aloe prefers full and direct sun. It can survive in partial shade too. Go for a South facing window if you plant the succulent indoors.
Propagation
Use leaf cuttings or offsets for propagation. Make sure that if you are using leaf cuttings, the least is at least 6 inches long.
Keep in mind that the most common reason for the death of this succulent is when it is overwatered. Make sure you do not make the Aloe Humilis suffer from overwatering.
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★★★★★ 3
instructive but limited
The testimonies of creative people that give this book its flesh and blood provide fascinating examples of creative people at work. That said, if a journalist had written the book, it would be more readable, and I don't think any less of an intellectual contribution. Moreover, the definition of creativity is elitist and stunts the topic (as observed by other reviewers): "Creativity is any act, idea, or product that changes an existing domain, or that transforms an existing domain into a new one. And the definition of a creative person is: someone whose thoughts or actions change a domain, or establish a new domain. It is important to remember, however, that a domain cannot be changed without the explicit or implicit consent of a field responsible for it." Given the people interviewed, much more needs to be said about the function of social institutions in promoting creativity. Many of the accomplishments lauded in this book would never have happened without grant-making agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, HHMI) or non-profit employers like research universities and hospitals. To offer just one obvious example of the difference made by one's institutional context, the author had advanced students to help him do his research for this book. The elitism of the definition is even clearer in the role that marketplace plays as a judge of creativity. None of us buys books from amazon.com because some official group validated amazon.com as a good idea. We didn't wait for computer programers to affirm and certify it. Amazon.com is not deemed successful because it impressed its peers. It is successful because millions of us purchase goods through it. Similarly, auto-executives did not make the minivan a successful idea, millions of shoppers did. (Obviously I don't think the marketplace fits into the author's definition of creativity. If 300 million American consumers comprise a domain with 300 million judges, then the word no longer has any useful meaning.) The definition also precludes that countless ephemeral acts of creativity that take place daily. I think instantly of two women I have worked with who were great at holidays. Their clever costumes or decorations brightened my day, adding a little element of surprise and delight. Their acts of creativity don't meet the definitions of this book. The way that creativity is defined in this book is simply a filtering mechanism by which the author selected the people he would interview. It is not a definition of creativity. It is only a description of a subsection of creativity, the kind where institutions provide paychecks to highly practiced individuals to work hard at what they love. I also found little new to take away and apply to my own social existence inside the organization where I work. Perhaps I can summarize my dissatisfaction by observing that the subtitle sets out an agenda for the psychology of creativity, but the definitional filter is intrinsically social. This disconnection sets the book up to fail. So, count this as a negative review, yes, but I did enjoy reading the testimonies of the people interviewed, and the author adds some value in the generalizations he draws. Still, much, much more could have been said.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2012
★★★★★ 5
Wise and Complete
Format: Paperback
I've read a lot of books, too many, on creativity, and this is by far the best, the most complete, the most interesting. The idea that creativity comes out of immersion in a domain or field seems absolutely right and the idea missed by so many other writers. I'm a writer and a painter and I've learned that I'm not going to be any better than the work I've come to know and love, that I have to live in that work. If you want to be a better string player, play with a better ensemble. In many ways a creative person is someone who is in a conversation with what has come before, with work that excites her, teaches her, challenges her. This book makes that plain. But he has other insights as well, especially about the creative personality, the interesting dichotomies. Just read the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
★★★★★ 4
Creativity which has the power to change the world
A few caveats to those who are generally interested in creativity studies: Csikszentmihalyi's analysis and discussion of creativity does not directly relate to those who are personally creative. People who enjoy engaging in creative activities are not demoted, in his terms, but are simply not a part of the study. It is unfortunate that his language makes it seem this way; he distinguishes between the two by saying that Creativity has the power to shape a domain or the world, while creativity applies to those who enjoy coming up with new recipes, who are engaged in research that may not change a domain, but may "tweak" it, etc.
What he is trying to discover are the underlying principles and traits of creativity in those whose work has made a significant change. Think Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mark Strand: people who are either widely known for their influence, or who have been influential within their area or domain.
This book provides an interesting view into the minds and work habits of Creative individuals, and concludes by offering general advice to those who wish to make their own lives and work more creative. It is a useful book, but one which requires a great deal of supplemental reading, in order to truly engage in creativity studies.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2003
★★★★★ 5
Fun easy to read way to see how the wealthy stay wealthy
Format: Paperback
Mark Quann’s Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes is an eye-opening, engaging, and highly informative guide that challenges everything most of us think we know about taxes, wealth, and the financial system. With his "Buy, Borrow, Die" strategy, Quann presents a bold new way to build and preserve wealth—legally and ethically—while minimizing tax liability.
One of the things that really stands out about this book is how approachable and enjoyable it is to read. Quann has a knack for breaking down complex financial concepts into bite-sized, digestible pieces. Whether you're a finance newbie or have been managing your own portfolio for years, you'll find the material easy to grasp and even fun to read. The tone is conversational, and the author's humor and wit shine through, making the book a far cry from the dry, overly technical finance books out there.
What I loved most was how Quann exposes the ways in which the banking industry and the government have duped ordinary people into believing we have no choice but to pay exorbitant taxes. He takes a deep dive into the financial system and reveals how the wealthiest individuals have been using clever strategies for years to legally avoid paying significant taxes. The “Buy, Borrow, Die” method isn’t just some gimmick; it’s a smart and effective way to sidestep the tax traps most of us fall into.
Quann’s perspective will make you question everything from your investment strategies to the way you think about saving and building wealth. This book empowers you with a strategy that not only helps you protect your wealth but also ensures that you're making the most of what you've worked so hard for. By the end, you’ll realize that we’ve been sold a false narrative about taxes and money, and there’s a much smarter way to approach wealth-building.
Overall, Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes is a must-read for anyone who wants to get ahead financially. It’s a wake-up call wrapped in a fun and easy-to-read package. If you're ready to take control of your financial future and start building wealth like the ultra-wealthy, this book is the perfect place to start. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Not Just a Tax Book — A Wealth Blueprint
Format: Paperback
I picked up Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes because I wanted to learn how to be more strategic about building and protecting my money. This book completely changed how I think about wealth.
The “Buy, Borrow, Die” strategy finally made sense to me. Instead of just earning more (and paying more taxes), it explains how owning appreciating assets and borrowing strategically can legally reduce your tax burden over time.
What I loved most is that it didn’t feel overly technical or intimidating. The author explains things clearly in a way that made me stop and rethink my own financial plan. I found myself highlighting pages and re-reading sections because it challenged how I’ve always approached money.
If you feel like the tax system is confusing or unfair, this book brings clarity. It’s not about avoiding taxes illegally — it’s about understanding the system and making smarter decisions within it.
For me, this wasn’t just a finance book. It truly felt like a mindset shift.
Highly recommend if you're serious about building long-term wealth.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026
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