Aloe 'Firebird' — Clump forming

Overview

Aloe 'Firebird' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Aloe, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aloe 'Firebird' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include houseplants and sub-tropical.

About

Aloe 'Firebird' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Aloe genus, which comprises evergreen perennials with rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves and small tubular flowers. This succulent thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, and as a houseplant, it is hardy to UK zone H1C and is best grown in south- or west-facing aspects. Interest in this plant is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated from offsets or seed sown with heat as soon as ripe.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aloe

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1C

Plant details

Aloe 'Firebird' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Houseplants, Sub-tropical

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aloe 'Firebird'

Propagation: Propagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free