Aloe – Christmas Carol
Aloe 'Christmas Carol' is a striking compact succulent admired for its raised textured bumps, deep green foliage, and dramatic red serrated edges. Its bold colors and unique texture make it a standout addition to succulent collections and bright indoor spaces.
With stronger light exposure and mild environmental stress, Christmas Carol Aloe often develops richer red tones and intensified coloration along the leaf margins and surfaces. This vibrant color shift makes each plant unique and increasingly beautiful over time.
Light
Thrives in bright indirect to direct indoor light. Several hours of sun daily helps maintain compact growth and stronger red coloration.
Soil
Use a gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix with added pumice or perlite.
Water
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months.
Temperature & Humidity
Prefers temperatures between 18–29°C with low humidity and good airflow.
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during spring and summer using a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Potting & Repotting
Repot only when necessary. Use containers with drainage holes and avoid oversized pots.
*Please note the plant you receive may not be exactly as pictured*
| Plant Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloe 'Christmas Carol' |
| Sun Exposure | Bright indirect to direct indoor light |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry completely between waterings |
| Soil Type | Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix |
| Temperature | 18–29°C indoors |
| Fertilizer | Balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season |
| Humidity | Low humidity preferred |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
| Mature Size | Typically 6–12 inches tall and wide |
| Flower Color | Orange to reddish-orange blooms |
| Hardiness Zone | 9–11 USDA |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested |
