Aloe 'Pink Blush'

Scientific Name

Aloe 'Pink Blush'

Scientific Classification

Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe

Origin

This succulent is a popular Aloe hybrid created by Kelly Griffin.

Description

Aloe 'Pink Blush' is a small clumping succulent with textured dark green and light green leaves with raised pink ridges. It grows up to 1 foot (30 cm) tall, nearly equal in diameter, and is one of the larger of Kelly's miniature Aloe hybrids. The flower stalk is a short inflorescence with orange flowers. It blooms from late winter to spring.

Aloe 'Pink Blush' (Pink Blush Aloe) — *Photo via plantsarethestrangestpeople.blogspot.com*

Hardiness

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

How to Grow and Care

Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown plant can be quite beautiful. However, 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.

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

Aloe plants need 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 succulent 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.