Aloe ‘Crosby’s Prolific’
Tidy small aloe with many small toothed spines and red-orange flowers. Clusters expand slowly, but continuously into dense colonies. Useful fire suppression plant.
 Altura | 6–12 pulg. |
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 Ancho | 1–3 pies |
 Tolera | Veranos frescos, Sequía, Calor, Espacios angostos, Macetas, Descuido, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, and most will not need additional water once established in your garden. Most aloes will be plump with many bright vibrant blue or green leaves during their growth season. It's natural for these same plants to show stress during their dry season, often turning shades of red, orange or brown, giving added seasonal interest to the succulent garden. During this time the leaves will curl in on themselves, and often shrivel up and shed from the base. If you prefer a lush look, a deep bi-weekly or monthly summer water will keep them plump. Avoid overhead watering in the crown; when water collects there, it may lead to crown rot. | |
 Resiste hasta | 28 °F |
 Exposición | Sol parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Forma matas, Con flores, Forma montículo, Jardín de rocas, Escultural, Suculenta |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Híbrido |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 13, 16, 17, 21–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Some aloes, such as Aloe barbarae, will naturally shed their lower leaves cleanly, while others, such as Aloe ferox, will retain the dried lower leaves to create an armed 'beard' or 'skirt' that helps defend the plant from predation. If you prefer, this beard may be removed by briskly rubbing off the old leaves. This is an aesthetic consideration that won't affect the plant either way. Leaving the dead lower leaves from the beginning can create a picturesque natural look.
Once the flower stalks are completely bloomed out and dry, they will come out with a light tug, or can be pruned off low in the crown.
One of the best aloes for even very small pots.
Interés especial
Hummingbirds love aloes, many of which are pollinated by birds in their native habitat.
This aloe is one of the easily propagated from stem cuttings because it puts off so many. Just let them dry for a week and then plant in well-drained soil.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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