Aloe 'Blue Sky'

Scientific Name

Aloe 'Blue Sky'

Scientific Classification

Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe

Description

Aloe 'Blue Sky' is a magnificent succulent that forms rosettes of greenish-blue leaves with striking orange teeth, reminiscent of a Florida sunrise. Young plants start off showing distichous growth, like Aloe suprafoliata. Flowers prolifically throughout the spring, summer, and even into fall. It offsets regularly as well.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zone 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

Aloe 'Blue Sky' — *Photo via paradisefoundnursery.com*

How to Grow and Care

Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown plant can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, Aloe must never be allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.

Aloes are not particularly fast-growing and will only rarely need repotting. Repot plants in the spring that are tipping over their pots or have ceased growing. Use a fast-draining potting mix with one-third sand or pebbles. During repotting of a larger plant, it is possible to divide the root ball carefully. Some kinds of Aloe will send off off-sets that can be potted independently.

It needs strong, bright light. They can withstand full summer sunlight once acclimated. In the winter, provide bright light. It prefers warmer temperatures of 70 to 80 °F (21 to 27 °C) but will survive down to 40 °F (4.5 °C). Feed with a cactus fertilizer in the summer only. Suspend feeding in the winter as the plant goes dormant.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Aloe.

Origin

This succulent is a hybrid resulting from the cross between Aloe sinkatana and Aloe suprafoliata.