Aloe 'blue Elf'

Aloe 'blue Elf' Care

Aloe 'blue Elf'

What is the plant

A tough, heat loving hybrid for small spaces. Narrow, upright, blue-gray leaves contrast nicely with the pale orange flower spikes. This fuss-free succulent thrives in poor soil - perfect for rock gardens, waterwise borders or containers. Excellent for mass plantings. Foliage tips may have a reddish tinge in extreme temperatures. Evergreen.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water newly planted "Blue Elf" aloes weekly to a depth of 1 inch during their first summer in the garden. Increase watering to twice weekly during periods of extreme heat or drought. Decrease watering to 1 inch every two weeks once established. Stop supplemental watering during rainy weather to prevent root rot.
Pruning
Prune off the flower stalks after the blossoms fade. Snip them off as close to the base as possible without nicking or damaging the surrounding leaves. Clip off any dead or damaged leaves at their point of origin. Discard all pruned material into a green waste can.
Fertilizer
Feed "Blue Elf" aloes in mid-winter with a high-phosphate, 10-40-10 ratio, fertilizer to promote abundant flowering in spring. Roughen the soil around the base of the aloe with a rake. Sprinkle a half-measure of the fertilizer onto the roughened soil. Water deeply to push the fertilizer into the soil.

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Soil
Plant Aloes in a well-drained soil specially formulated for cacti and other succulents or make your soil mix.
Temperature
Hardiness: Aloe 'Blue Elf' can withstand temperatures as low as 20 to 50 °F (-6.7 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b.
Container
This is a fabulous plant to use in a succulent container.