Aloe’Swordfish ' is a star of theStar Aloe ® assemblage developed by Altman Plants .
Aloe’Swordfish '
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aloe’Swordfish ' is ahybridcreated by Renee O’Connell from a crossing made in January 2014 at a commercial glasshouse in Vista , California , United States . It was selected by the inventor in 2015 and patented ( PP32010 ) by Altman Plants in 2020 .
Aloe’Swordfish ' is a strikingsucculentthat forms open star - shapedrosettesof coloured leave with lavender , blue , violet , and burgundy tones . The rosettes can grow up to 2 feet ( 60 cm ) in diam and produceoffsets , spring a cluster over time . The leafage are fishgig - shape , slightly deltoid , with scollop red leaf edge , measuring up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long and 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) astray .
The scarlet bloom are about 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) long and appear inracemeson branchedpaniclesall year round .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
brightness level : When growingAloe’Swordfish ' indoors , place it in a windowpane with plenty of shiny collateral igniter . Rotate the pot once or twice a week to ensure all sides of the plant receive equal lighting . outside , the works choose lightsome refinement , especially during the hottest parting of the twenty-four hour period .
land : capital drainage is crucial for growing this flora because too much moisture for an drawn-out period can cause base rot . Use commercial soil for succulents , ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : When temperatures shift below 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) , it is clock time to bring this works at heart . It tolerates warmth fairly well but will not endure a hard Robert Lee Frost . Aloe’Swordfish ' grows safe inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperature ramble from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : This plant life needs even watering but can tolerate drought conditions for scant period . Water deeply , but only when the soil is completely dry to the tactual sensation , and do not let water stand in the russet scab . foreshorten back onwateringduring the winter calendar month .
Fertilizing : Although it generally does not require fertilizer , this plant will benefit from spare nutrients . Use a water - soluble fertilizer thin to half the recommend strength .
Repotting : Repot only as needed during spring . Pick a container that is one size of it larger and has drain holes .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
multiplication : To propagateAloe’Swordfish ' , remove the offsets from a fledged plant from recent spring to other summertime .
Learn more atHow to spring up and give care for Aloe .
Aloe’Swordfish ' is not listed as toxic for people and pets .
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