Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Stan Shebs

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

Show all photos

Buy Aloe dorotheae [Crimson]

Also Known As

Aloe dorotheae 'Crimson'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

2ga | $24.75

Buy button links directly to nursery

Fewer than 12 at Dry Oasis Plants

4in | $10.75

Buy button links directly to nursery

Fewer than 20 at Dry Oasis Plants

More Options

Aloe dorotheae [Crimson] plant details

Aloe dorotheae [Crimson] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with red foliage. In winter orange and salmon flowers emerge. Features glossy 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 dorotheae [Crimson]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen red
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe dorotheae [Crimson]

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Available Now!

Aloe dorotheae is a gorgeous, suckering, stemless aloe for landscaping in a warm climate and probably the most reliably red aloe whose normal coloration in shade is a bright green with spots. Also known as the 'Sunset Aloe' it is vigorous, clumping succulent that produces lots of offsets around its base on short stems to 10 inches that lie flat to the ground. Reaching 2' wide by 1' tall after about two years of growth.

Learn more about Aloe dorothea

This plant has been grown in a 4" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "semi-dry-root" (with some dirt to help protect roots).

By: Dry Oasis Plants

Aloe dorotheae ‘Crimson’ displays narrow, shiny crimson red succulent leaves with toothed margins. Loose clumps of lax stems lay on the soil surface. The color intensifies in cooler weather. Ideal in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Garden photo gallery of Aloe dorotheae [Crimson]

Photo of Aloe dorotheae [Crimson] foliage by Stan Shebs

View Full Size

By: Stan Shebs

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

Gardening facts about Aloe dorotheae [Crimson] plant

How to Grow Aloe dorotheae [Crimson]

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- red
Flower Color
- orange
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy