Scientific Name
Aloe 'White Beauty'
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe
Origin
This succulent is a hybrid of unknown parentage.
Description
Aloe 'White Beauty' is a gorgeous small succulent that forms rosettes of green leaves with white blotches and small white teeth along the margins. The rosettes slowly grow, producing offsets to form a clump. In spring, mature rosettes send up a long, unbranched stalk with stunning orange tubular flowers.
How to Grow and Care for Aloe 'White Beauty'
Light: When growing A. 'White Beauty' 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. 'White Beauty' 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. 'White Beauty' 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. 'White Beauty' generally does not require fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Feed with a fertilizer for succulents in spring and summer only. Be sure to follow the label directions.
Repotting: This plant is not particularly fast-growing and will only rarely need repotting. Repot it in the spring in a container a few inches larger in diameter every few years to keep it from becoming rootbound.
Propagation: Propagating A. 'White Beauty' 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 'White Beauty'
A. 'White Beauty' 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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