This small green and red succulent grows in the shape of a star, giving it its Christmas name. Yellow bumps run across the leaves and border the edges. It turns more red when happily âstressed.â âChristmas Carol' has red-pink flowers that typically bloom in the fall.
These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry.
Feed with a succulent fertilizer in the summer only. Suspend feeding in the winter as the plant goes dormant.
Hardiness: Aloe 'Christmas Carol' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b. Watering: These succulents do need regular watering but are very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods.
Generally non-toxic to humans. Can be toxic to animals. Aloe Christmas Carol plants are slow-growing succulents known for their unique look. These plants feature rosettes of dark green leaves with bright red trim and yellow bumps that run across the leaves and border the edges. When stressed correctly, the leaves of these plants get even redder.
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