Plant Care Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

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Aloe 'Christmas Carol' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Aloe 'Christmas Carol' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Many people are familiar with Aloe vera, but this genus of plants contains tons of other beautiful succulent plants that come in all sorts of colors! Their succulent leaves evolved to store water in dry climates, which makes them a perfect fit if you're a busy plant parent. With great care (and a lot of sunlight) you may even see your Aloe bloom! Their flowers grow out of a large spike and can be shades of red, orange, and yellow. 🔥

Taxonomy

Aloe 'Christmas Carol'
Aloe
Asphodelaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Water needs for Aloe 'Christmas Carol'
0.5 cups
every 12

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Aloe 'Christmas Carol' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Aloe 'Christmas Carol': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aloe 'Christmas Carol' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aloe 'Christmas Carol': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aloe 'Christmas Carol' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

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💨 Humidity

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Aloe 'Christmas Carol' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' is native to Southern Africa to India.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Aloe 'Christmas Carol'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Aloe 'Christmas Carol'

Aloe 'Christmas Carol'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Aloe 'Christmas Carol' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Aloe 'Christmas Carol' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Aloe 'Christmas Carol' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Aloe 'Christmas Carol' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
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05/10/2021

My oldest plant. She grows so fast :)

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