Aloe karasbergensis
Common name: Coral Aloe
Flowers: Green-tipped pink to pale coral-red.
Blooming season: Flowers multiple times a year but mainly in mid to late winter and flowers last up to three months.
Growth rate: It is a pretty fast grower and appreciates a lot of water in warmer weather. Even young plants grow fairly quickly in the garden or in good sized pot.
Watering: Water aloes more than other succulents, keeping in mind that the pots dry out between watering. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Outdoors it grows to astonishing proportions also in areas with wet winters, so don't be afraid to plant this in a high-rainfall area.
Exposure: It will do its best in full sun to light shade. Will handle very harsh sunlight, sometimes taking on a coppery leaf sheen, a sign generally associated with stress.
Hardiness: It is a hardy aloe but not completely frost resistant. It will survive a light frost, but the flowers will not, but for safe cultivation, it is best to avoid freezing temperatures. USDA Zone 9.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid to late winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe karasbergensis |
| Common Name | Karasburg coral aloe, Karasburg aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Green tipped, coral red |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 19. in tall |
| Native Area | South Africa, Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Branched plant |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic to humans, toxic to pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
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Aloe karasbergensis
Common name: Coral Aloe
Flowers: Green-tipped pink to pale coral-red.
Blooming season: Flowers multiple times a year but mainly in mid to late winter and flowers last up to three months.
Growth rate: It is a pretty fast grower and appreciates a lot of water in warmer weather. Even young plants grow fairly quickly in the garden or in good sized pot.
Watering: Water aloes more than other succulents, keeping in mind that the pots dry out between watering. Keep dry in winter or when night temperatures remain below 10° C. Outdoors it grows to astonishing proportions also in areas with wet winters, so don't be afraid to plant this in a high-rainfall area.
Exposure: It will do its best in full sun to light shade. Will handle very harsh sunlight, sometimes taking on a coppery leaf sheen, a sign generally associated with stress.
Hardiness: It is a hardy aloe but not completely frost resistant. It will survive a light frost, but the flowers will not, but for safe cultivation, it is best to avoid freezing temperatures. USDA Zone 9.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid to late winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe karasbergensis |
| Common Name | Karasburg coral aloe, Karasburg aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Green tipped, coral red |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 19. in tall |
| Native Area | South Africa, Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Branched plant |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic to humans, toxic to pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
