Aloe’Crimson Dragon ' is a beautiful pocket-sized plant that can flourish in a garden or container with minimum care .
Aloe’Crimson Dragon '
category : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aloe’Crimson Dragon ' is a patented Altman Plants hybrid ( PP32644 ) create by Renee O’Connell in 2014 as a product of a project genteelness program .
Aloe’Crimson Dragon ' is an attractivesucculentplant that formsrosettesofglaucousgreen leaves with a connection of raised , crimson bulge and powerfully varying toothed gross profit . Itoffsetsfreely and , over time , creates an attractiveclump . The leaves are deltoid and slightly recurve , measuring up to 4.4 feet ( 11 cm ) farseeing and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) wide .
During the summertime and fall , Aloe’Crimson Dragon ' produce lax clusters of cannular red flower with paler tips on erect , usually unbranched stalk .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : When growingAloe’Crimson Dragon ' indoors , place it in a window with plenty of undimmed indirect light . Rotate the potbelly once or twice a week to ensure all side of the industrial plant get adequate lighting . Outdoors , the plant opt light shade , especially during the hottest portion of the day .
filth : Great drain is essential for growing this flora because too much moisture for an extended period can cause root rot . utilize commercial soil for succulents , ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : When temperatures drop below 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) , it is time to bring this plant at heart . It tolerates heat fairly well but will not survive a intemperate freeze . Aloe’Crimson Dragon ' grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures grade from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° vitamin C ) .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
tearing : This plant life ask regular watering but can tolerate drought term for curt periods . water system profoundly , but only when the soil is totally dry to the touch . Do not lease water stand in the stem canker . Reducewateringduring the winter months .
Fertilizing : Although it loosely does not require plant food , this works will benefit from redundant nutrients . apply a water - soluble fertilizer dilute to half the commend strength .
Repotting : Repot only as needed during spring . Pick a container that is one size larger and has drain holes .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
extension : To propagateAloe’Crimson Dragon ' , dispatch the offsets from a fledged plant from later springiness to early summertime .
Learn more atHow to Grow and manage for Aloe .
Aloe’Crimson Dragon ' is not list as toxic for masses and pets .
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