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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: Madagascar |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange & Pink |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe 'Christmas Carol' - This small aloe produces rosettes with 6 inch long deep green lance shaped leaves that have vibrant dark red spots down the center and along the leaf margin. This Kelly Griffin hybrid is possibly a hybrid using the legendary and beautiful Aloe 'Doran Black' or at the least shares some of its appearance and maybe its parentage - 'Doran Black' is a Dick Wright hybrid that involved hybrid plants of Aloe rauhii crossed with A. descognsii. 'Christmas Carol' has all the beauty of 'Doran Black' with the addition of vibrant red colors in the leave. It should prove a great plant for a small scale ground cover, in the rock garden or for container gardening. Plant in full sun to light shade (color best with brighter light) in a well drained soil with occasional irrigation. Likely hardy to the mid 20's F but not well documented.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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