Aloe 'Christmas Carol'
Aloe 'Christmas Carol'
This remarkable succulent house plant boasts sturdy, textured leaves that exhibit a captivating range of colours, influenced by the season and prevailing heat conditions. Its foliage showcases vibrant shades of green, bronze, and subtle hints of deep red, making it one of our preferred Aloes.
Ideal Growth Conditions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun or partial shade.
- Soil Preference: Flourishes in well-draining, consistently moist soil or compost.
Potential Uses:
- Ideally suited for planting in gravel gardens, paved areas, rockeries, and compact containers.
- Consider mixing it with other succulents and alpine plants to create visually engaging arrangements.
Resilience:
- Tender ( will need to be protected from frost in the winter)
Growth Habit:
- Forms a captivating rosette shape.
Dimensions (Height x Spread/Trail):
- 10 x 10 cm
Notable Features:
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Season of Interest: Primarily a summer standout.
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Flower Color: N/A
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Foliage Color: Striking bronze hues.
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Flowering Time:Â late summerÂ
Recommended Planting Locations:
- Rockeries
- House plant collections
Preference for:
- Full sun
- Part sun
Temperature Tolerance:
- To ensure its winter survival, it must be sheltered in a frost-free environment.
Plant Care:
Cultural Information
- Family: ALOACEAE
- Genus: Aloe
- Cultivar: Christmas Carole
- Plant Category: Succulents, House Plants
Note: Aloes, particularly the Christmas Carole variety, make for captivating additions to your indoor or outdoor plant collection, offering aesthetic beauty with their ever-changing foliage colors and distinctive rosette growth habit.