Scientific Name
Aloe 'Snow Drift'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Origin
Aloe 'Snow Drift' is a hybrid by Kelly Griffin created from a cross between Aloe 'Moon Dance' and an unnamed Aloe hybrid. The inventor selected it in 2017 at a commercial greenhouse in Vista, California. It was patented (PP33055) by Altman Plants in 2021.
Description
Aloe 'Snow Drift' is a small succulent that forms upright rosettes of light greyed-green leaves with a faint pink flush and entire margins without teeth. The rosettes can grow up to 3.2 inches (8 cm) in diameter and offset, forming a clump with time. The leaves are fleshy, smooth, and lance-shaped, measuring up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide.
The red flowers are tubular and appear in a seldom branched panicle three to four times a year. They can reach a length of up to 1 inch (2.5 cm).
How to Grow and Care for Aloe 'Snow Drift'
Light: When growing A. 'Snow Drift' indoors, place your plant in a window that gets plenty of bright indirect light. Rotate the pot once or twice a week so that all sides of the plant receive equal lighting. Outdoors provide light shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
Soil: Plant A. 'Snow Drift' in a well-drained soil mix formulated for succulents or make your own. Drainage is essential because too much moisture around roots can cause root rot.
Temperature: This succulent grows at its best at temperatures between 50 to 85 °F (10 to 30 °C). When temperatures shift below 50 °F (10 °C), it is time to bring your plant back inside. A. 'Snow Drift' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 °F (-1.1 °C). USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: This succulent does need regular watering but is very tolerant of drought conditions for short periods. Water deeply, but only when the soil is dry. Cut back on watering during the winter months. Do not let water stand in the rosettes.
Fertilizing: A. 'Snow Drift' generally does not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for succulents in spring and summer only, following the label directions.
Repotting: This plant is not particularly fast-growing and will rarely need repotting. To prevent it from becoming rootbound, repot it in the spring in a container a few inches larger in diameter every few years.
Propagation: Propagating A. 'Snow Drift' can be done using offsets from a mature plant. Remove the offsets from late spring to early summer.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Aloe.
Toxicity of Aloe 'Snow Drift'
A. 'Snow Drift' 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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