Description
Aloe hybrid (A. descoingsii x A. thompsoniae) | Aloe ‘Firebird’
Aloe ‘Firebird’ is a compact succulent hybrid with narrow, deep green leaves with small white speckles. It gets its name from the brilliantly bright, tubular, orange flowers that bloom on tall stalks, and being polycarpic will flower multiple times, usually from late winter into spring. The blooms atract hummingbirds and butterflies
The rosettes can grow to 6-8 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter and produces lots of new offsets around its base, which can develop into an impressive clump.
Aloes are pretty forgiving plants, but must never be allowed to sit in overly wet soil or stagnant water, so well-drained soil is required. Water infrequently when soil is completely dry. Grows best is strong, bright light indoors. Outdoors they can withstand full summer sun once acclimated. Prefers warmer temperatures of 70 to 80°F, but will die if temps reaches 32 °F.
Type: Perennial
Indoor sun exposure: Strong bright light
Outdoor sun exposure: Full sun to bright filtered shade
Mature height: 6-8 inches
Mature width: 6 inches
Hardiness zones: 10-12
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The plant you receive will be one of the plants in the photos, or a similar one.
