Aloe California is a hybrid plant that combines the desirable traits of Aloe vera and Aloe 'Blue Elf' to create a unique and stunning new succulent variety. It is sometimes mistakenly labeled as Aloe 'Blue Elf' by some stores. There are similar classifications for about 250 different types of aloe vera.
Two types of Aloe vera are known as medicinal plants. The main type of aloe vera is Aloe arborescens, and then Aloe California is the second type that has healing qualities, offering the potential health benefits of helping to heal wounds and burns, and it has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
The California aloe, a compact, multi-branched plant in the Asphodelaceae family, features blue-green leaves with white dots, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. It has a slow growth rate, registering a maximum height of 1 to 2 feet.
The flowers of the aloe California are orange or crimson in color and bloom from early spring to summer.
When it comes to care, the Aloe California should be planted in a well-drained potting mix soil. This aloe plant grows happily when watered once every two to three weeks during spring and summer. During the winter, it needs to be watered sparingly. The hardiness zone of Aloe, California, is 10-12. It is not frost-hardy and has a frost tolerance temperature of 35°F. This variety of Aloe grows in bright light. If planted outdoors, it ensures full sun exposure and is placed near a west or south-facing window indoors. Like coral aloe (Aloe striata), Aloe California is known for its low maintenance requirements.
You can propagate your aloe California from leaves, seeds, suckers, and rhizome cuttings. Aloe California is one of many aloes to grow and add meaning to your succulent garden and is an amazingly ornamental houseplant. Perfect for gifting and doing up your place!
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe 'California' |
| Common Name | California Aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aloaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange, crimson |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12 |
| Mature Size | 2 feet |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Hybrid succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, leaves, seeds, rhizomes |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | well-drained potting mix |
| Special Features | Blue-green foliage |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Aloe California is a hybrid plant that combines the desirable traits of Aloe vera and Aloe 'Blue Elf' to create a unique and stunning new succulent variety. It is sometimes mistakenly labeled as Aloe 'Blue Elf' by some stores. There are similar classifications for about 250 different types of aloe vera.
Two types of Aloe vera are known as medicinal plants. The main type of aloe vera is Aloe arborescens, and then Aloe California is the second type that has healing qualities, offering the potential health benefits of helping to heal wounds and burns, and it has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
The California aloe, a compact, multi-branched plant in the Asphodelaceae family, features blue-green leaves with white dots, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation. It has a slow growth rate, registering a maximum height of 1 to 2 feet.
The flowers of the aloe California are orange or crimson in color and bloom from early spring to summer.
When it comes to care, the Aloe California should be planted in a well-drained potting mix soil. This aloe plant grows happily when watered once every two to three weeks during spring and summer. During the winter, it needs to be watered sparingly. The hardiness zone of Aloe, California, is 10-12. It is not frost-hardy and has a frost tolerance temperature of 35°F. This variety of Aloe grows in bright light. If planted outdoors, it ensures full sun exposure and is placed near a west or south-facing window indoors. Like coral aloe (Aloe striata), Aloe California is known for its low maintenance requirements.
You can propagate your aloe California from leaves, seeds, suckers, and rhizome cuttings. Aloe California is one of many aloes to grow and add meaning to your succulent garden and is an amazingly ornamental houseplant. Perfect for gifting and doing up your place!
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe 'California' |
| Common Name | California Aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aloaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange, crimson |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12 |
| Mature Size | 2 feet |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Hybrid succulent |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings, leaves, seeds, rhizomes |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | well-drained potting mix |
| Special Features | Blue-green foliage |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |