aloe family succulents Aloe dorotheae

aloe family succulents Aloe dorotheaeAloe dorotheae is an elegant showy & evergreen succulent that has its origin in Tanzania. It comes from the Asphodelaceae family of flowering succulents. This easy to grow plant takes up a height of 30 cm. It is also famed in the world by its common name 'Sunset Aloe, Crimson Aloe, and Aloe harmsii. The color changing tendency of this aloe species makes it more interesting. When placed in light shade, it creates clumps of beautiful rosettes of bright

Aloe dorotheae is an elegant showy & evergreen succulent that has its origin in Tanzania. It comes from the Asphodelaceae family of flowering succulents. This easy-to-grow plant takes up a height of 30 cm. It is also famed in the world by its common name 'Sunset Aloe’, ‘Crimson Aloe’, and ‘Aloe harmsii’. The color-changing tendency of this aloe species makes it more interesting. When placed in light shade, it creates clumps of beautiful rosettes of bright green leaves that turn shiny bright red in direct and full sun.

Growth Rate
The Sunset aloe vera plant grows at a fast pace which means you don’t have to wait for long to see its beautiful flowers. 

Flowering
Aloe crimson blooms in the winter season and produces greenish-yellow flowers with the salmon-orange-colored centers for a refreshed ambiance.

Watering
To allow Aloe dorotheae sunset succulents to thrive ideally, you should water it moderately only when the soil is fully dry. Watch for the moisture level of the soil before watering it every time. Never let it sit in water otherwise the root can easily rot.

Soil
Prefer a well-draining soil mixture to grow Crimson aloe perfectly. You can even use liquid fertilizer twice or thrice during the growing season to improve its growth.

Hardiness
The hardiness zone of this aloe species is 10a to 11b. It can live at a temperature as low as 4° C (40° F).

Light
Give this drought-tolerant succulent a full sun exposure. You can sometimes put it in light shade.

Propagation
You can easily propagate the Sunset aloe plant by three methods, including seeds, stem cuttings, and cluster division.

Aloe dorotheae crimson is widely chosen for decorative purposes owing to its foliage tone. It is a great choice for rock gardens, groundcovers, containers, beds & borders.