Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, red and variegated foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen bronze, red and variegated

Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer

Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12

Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade

Watering frequency: occasional - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained