Sunset Aloe

Sunset Aloe Care

Aloe Dorotheae

What is the plant

Aloe dorotheae is an eye-catching succulent that forms rosettes of shiny, yellowish-green leaves that turn orange-red in full sun. It grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall, freely producing offsets to form large clumps of rosettes that grow on sprawling or decumbent stems. Leaves are fleshy, recurved, with teeth along the margins and often with some white spots. Flowers are tubular, orange-red or yellow with green tips. They appear in winter on usually unbranched, up to 2 foot (60 ct) long flower stalks.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-3°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Do not allow the plant to sit in water. Allow the soil to dry through completely before watering again.
Fertilizer
Aloe does not require a high soil fertility. Feeding once a year, in the spring, with a houseplant fertilizer should be sufficient.
Sunlight
It wants high light. As much direct light as possible should be provided, a south or west facing window (in the northern hemisphere) would be ideal. When placing this plant in direct sunlight it should be slowly acclimated over a few days to avoid the risk of leaves scorching or yellowing.

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Soil
Use an extremely well draining soil mix (see succulent soil) and water thoroughly, allowing excess to drain.
Temperature
Plant will survive temperatures down to 5°C / 41°F. Daytime temperatures between 15°C and 26°C (60°F and 80°F), and night temperatures between 12°C and 21°C (55°F and 70°F) are ideal for healthy growth.
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