Aloe’Blue Elf '
menage : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Aloe’Blue Elf ' is probably one of the hybrids create by Edward C. Hummel . Aloe humilisis one of the parents .
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Aloe’Blue Elf ' is a pop succulent that form rosettes of upright , grayish - racy leaves with tooth along the leeway . It forms a dense clump and can strain a height of 18 inch ( 45 curium ) and a width of 2 feet ( 60 cm ) . The leaf turn pinkish - red when accent .
The tubular , orange flowers appear on showy spike , usually from former wintertime to early springiness .
Aloe’Blue Elf ' is also sell asAloe’California Aloe ' ( notAloe’California ' , similar but a more robust plant ) orAloe’Blue Boy ' ( not to be confused with one of Kelly Griffin ’s loanblend with the same name ) .
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brightness : When growingAloes indoors , place your plants in a southern or southwestern United States - facing windowpane with plenty of shining , indirect light . When growing alfresco , provide promiscuous shade , especially during the hot constituent of the day .
Soil : PlantAloes in well - drained soil specially develop for cacti and other succulent , ormake your grime mixture . Drainage is essential because too much wet around roots can make ascendant bunk .
Hardiness : Aloe’Blue Elf ' can withstand temperatures as low as 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
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lachrymation : These succulents need regular watering but are very tolerant of light periods of drought . water system deeply , but only when the grease is ironic . turn out back onwateringduring the wintertime month .
Fertilizing : Aloes generally do not call for fertiliser but may benefit from the extra nutrients .
Repotting : These plants are not particularly fast - growing and will only rarely need repotting . Repot them in the spring in a container a few inches heavy in diameter every few days to keep them from becoming rootbound .
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Propagation : PropagatingAloecan be done by offsets , clipping , or seeds from a mature plant .
Learn more atHow to Grow and give care for Aloe .
Aloe’Blue Elf ' is not listed as toxic for people and pets .
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