Aloe 'Crimson Dragon' is a beautiful small plant that can thrive in either a garden or container with minimal care.
Scientific Name
Aloe 'Crimson Dragon'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Origin
Aloe 'Crimson Dragon' is a patented Altman Plants hybrid (PP32644) created by Renee O'Connell in 2014 as a product of a planned breeding program.
Description
Aloe 'Crimson Dragon' is an attractive succulent plant that forms rosettes of glaucous green leaves with a network of crimson raised bumps and strongly variable toothed margins. It offsets freely to create an attractive clump. The deltoid leaves are slightly recurved and can grow up to 4.4 feet (11 cm) long and 1.2 inches (3 cm) broad.
The plant produces loose clusters of tubular red flowers with paler tips on erect, usually unbranched stalks during summer and fall.
How to Grow and Care for Aloe 'Crimson Dragon'
Light: When growing Aloe 'Crimson Dragon' indoors, place it in a window with plenty of bright indirect light. Rotate the pot once or twice a week to ensure all sides of the plant receive equal lighting. Outdoors, the plant prefers light shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
Soil: Great drainage is essential for growing this plant because too much moisture for an extended period can cause root rot. Use commercial soil for succulents, or make your own well-draining mix.
Temperature: When temperatures shift below 50 °F (10 °C), it is time to bring this plant inside. It tolerates heat fairly well but will not survive a hard frost. Aloe 'Crimson Dragon' grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: This plant needs regular watering but can tolerate drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry to the touch, and do not let water stand in the rosettes. Cut back on watering during the winter months.
Fertilizing: Although it generally does not require fertilizer, this plant will benefit from extra nutrients. Use a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
Repotting: Repot only as needed during spring. Pick a container that is one size larger and with drainage holes.
Propagation: To propagate Aloe 'Crimson Dragon', remove the offsets from a mature plant from late spring to early summer.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Aloe.
Toxicity of Aloe 'Crimson Dragon'
Aloe 'Crimson Dragon' is not listed as toxic for people and pets.
Links
- Back to genus Aloe
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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