Aloe brevifolia Blue Succulent Plant
Aloe brevifolia is a colorful, and very drought-resistant dwarf succulent plant. This plant has chubby triangular leaves and opens into a beautiful rosette. The leaves are blue green and can turn to various shades of purple and pink when under stress. There are small white teeth along the leaf margins.
This type of clumping also Aloe offsets prolifically.
Aloe brevifolia is a hardy succulent plant that will spread as it matures. It stays low-growing, less than 12" tall and shoots up long flower spikes in late spring and early summer. The blooms are tangerine to orange in coloration.
This plant ships bare root. All plants are carefully packaged.
You will receive the plant pictured or one very similar.
Aloe need very little water, and are exceptionally drought-tolerant because they retain so much water in their fat leaves. They will need even less water during their dormancy.
| Plant Details and Tips for Proper Care. Research and observe your plant. Adjust these tips as your zone and plant requires. | |
| GROWING SEASONS: | Winter, Fall and Spring |
| DORMANT SEASON: | Summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zones: | 10 - 12 (30 °F to 60 °F) |
| PROPAGATION: | Pups and occasional seeds |
| LIGHT: | Full Sun; Part Sun. *Transition your plant to sun slowly after transplanting. A few days of bright shade / filtered light and then gradually introduce small amounts of morning sun. |
| WATER: | Water when soil is dry to the touch, but do not over water. May rot if too damp. Will require less water when dormant. |
Plant ships bare root.
Your succulent will be wrapped with care and shipped with extra padding in the box. Plants can take 1-5 days to prep for shipping and weather can impact the prep time. We ship as quickly as is safe for your plant.
If you will be experiencing below freezing temperatures, please add a heat pack to your order.