Aloe’White Lightning ' is one of the Kelly Griffin hybridssold under two name .
Aloe’White Lightning '
Family : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Aloe
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Aloe’White Lightning ' is ahybridcreated by Kelly Griffin while he worked as the Curator of Xerophytes atRancho Soledad Nurseriesin Rancho Santa Fe , California , United States . This hybrid is also pass around under the Retro Gang nameAloe’Diego ' and is often misspell asAloe’White Lightening ' . The parentage is unknown .
Aloe’White Lightning ' , also sold asAloe’Diego ' , is a charming smallsucculentthat formsrosettesof textured , snowy , and green leaves with atypical marginal tooth . As it suppurate , the plant producesoffsetsaround the base , forming a denseclump . The sarcoid triangular leaves take on brown hue when peril to acute sunlight .
During summertime and capitulation , Aloe’White Lightning ' produce escaped clusters of cannular reddish flowers on ascending , usually unbranching stem that can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 centimeter ) marvellous .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : When growingAloe’White Lightning ' indoors , place it in a window with deal of bright , indirect light . splay the potful once or twice a week to guarantee all sides of the industrial plant receive adequate lighting . Outdoors , the plant prefers light shadowiness , particularly during the hottest share of the day .
Soil : Great drainage is essential for maturate this flora because too much wet for an extended period of time can get ascendant putrefaction . practice commercial-grade dirt for succulent ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : When temperatures shift below 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) , it is time to bring this plant life in spite of appearance . It tolerates hotness fairly well but will not survive a punishing hoarfrost . Aloe’White Lightning ' grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° speed of light ) .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : This industrial plant needs regular tearing but can tolerate drought conditions for brusque point . body of water deeply , but only when the soil is all ironical to the speck , and do not allow pee stand in the russet scab . Cut back onwateringduring the wintertime months .
Fertilizing : Although it generally does not need fertilizer , Aloe’White Lightning ' will benefit from extra food . utilize a water - soluble fertilizer debase to half the recommended strength .
Repotting : Repot only as needed during spring . Pick a container that is one sizing prominent and has drain holes .
Private collection, Houston, Texas, United States. Photo by Jenn M. Smith. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : To propagateAloe’White Lightning ' , take the offsets from a mature plant life from late fountain to other summer .
instruct more atHow to Grow and Care for Aloe .
Aloe’White Lightning ' is not listed as toxic for people and pets .
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