Am I Taking Good Care Of My Coral Aloe?

Did you planted your Coral aloe in full sun or partial shade?

Did you planted your Coral aloe in well-drained soil?

Is your Coral aloe exposed to prolonged periods of frost?

Do you water your Coral aloe regularly, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings?

Do you remove dead flower heads from your plant?

Do you repot your Coral aloe when the roots start to show through the holes on the pot?

Do you keep your Coral aloe free of pests and diseases?

These plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade. If they get a lot of sunlight, the leaves will take on a red hue. In a shadier spot, they remain a bluey-green. If the summer is particularly hot and dry, it's a good idea to protect them from too much intense reflected sun.

As with most succulents, Coral aloe does best in a sandy, gravelly soil type. Above all, it should be well-draining. Overly wet soil is one thing that you should avoid to ensure this plant doesn't die away as a result of root rot.

Coral aloe is cold hardy. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. But if you experience frost in your region, it would be best to overwinter your Coral aloe indoors, or at least plant it in a sheltered area. These plants can struggle to recover if they're exposed to prolonged periods of frost and will die if the frosting is harsh.

Although it can handle extended periods without being watered, it does best with regular watering during the summer when they're growing. This will encourage rapid and healthy growth, and the succulent leaves will look fuller. Make sure you allow the soil to fully dry out before rewatering and using tepid rather than cold water is best.

It can be beneficial to remove dead flower heads in late spring or early summer. You can do this easily by individually pulling them out by hand.

When the roots of plants get bound it's a clear sign that the plant has outgrown its flowerpot and is in the need of repotting. Prepare the new, larger flowerpot and plant it in a well-draining soil mixture for cacti and succulents.

Good job! You are taking good care of your Coral aloe.

Coral aloe is susceptible to fungal diseases like anthracnose, rust, root and stem rot. Keep up with good watering practice to avoid these diseases. Beware of small sucking pests like aphids, scales, mealybugs, and mites. If pests do appear deal with them with a spray of insecticidal soap.