Aloe Christmas Carol

Aloe Christmas Carol Care

Aloe Christmas Carol'

What is the plant

Christmas Carol Aloe is a small and slow-growing succulent that can grow up to 1 foot (30 cm) tall and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. ... This succulent has dark green leaves and red deep crimson at the edges. its red-pink flowers appear in fall, sometimes they bloom in winter. It's a frost-tender evergreen.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
A drought-resistant species, Coral aloe is ideal for dry, infertile soils. Although it can handle extended periods without being watered, it does best with regular watering during the summer when they're growing. This will encourage rapid and healthy growth, and the succulent leaves will look fuller. Make sure you allow the soil to fully dry out before rewatering and using tepid rather than cold water is best.
Pruning
It can be beneficial to remove dead flower heads in late spring or early summer. You can do this easily by individually pulling them out by hand.
Fertilizer
Your Coral aloe will appreciate an annual application of fertilizer in the spring. Be careful, however, not to over-fertilize as this can result in thin and overly long leaves developing.

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Sunlight
Coral aloes can be grown in full sun or partial shade. If they get a lot of sunlight, the leaves will take on a red hue. In a shadier spot, they remain a bluey-green. If the summer is particularly hot and dry, it's a good idea to protect them from too much intense reflected sun.
Soil
As with most succulents, Coral aloe does best in a sandy, gravelly soil type. Above all, it should be well-draining. Overly wet soil is one thing that you should avoid to ensure this plant doesn't die away as a result of root rot.
Temperature
This species is surprisingly cold hardy. It can tolerate temperatures low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Ideally, though, if you experience frost in your region, it would be best to overwinter your Coral aloe indoors, or at least plant it in a sheltered area.