Aloe 'Little Joker' is an easy-to-grow Aloe well suited to small gardens, mass planting, and container gardening.
Scientific Name
Aloe 'Little Joker'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Description
Aloe 'Little Joker' is a beautiful succulent that forms rosettes of narrowly triangular, gray-green leaves with small whitish teeth along the margins. It offsets freely, quickly creating a dense clump.
During the spring, the plant produces graceful spikes with tubular, pinkish-red flowers that add to its beauty.
Origin
Aloe 'Little Joker' is a selected hybrid created by De Wet Plant Breeders by using eight different Aloe parents.
How to Grow and Care for Aloe 'Little Joker'
Light: When growing Aloe 'Little Joker' 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 'Little Joker' 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, Aloe 'Little Joker' 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 'Little Joker', 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 'Little Joker'
Aloe 'Little Joker' 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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