This compact, star-shaped succulent brings holiday cheer year-round with its deep green leaves edged in red and dotted with crimson bumps. A hybrid of Aloe vera, the Christmas Carol Aloe (Aloe x ‘Christmas Carol’) is perfect for indoor styling, rock gardens, and boutique gifting—especially in warm Southern climates.
2 Sizes
Christmas Carol Aloe – Festive Color, Easy Care, and Southern Charm
Care Instructions
• Light: Full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors
• Water: Soak and dry method—water only when soil is fully dry
• Soil: Cactus mix with excellent drainage (sand or pumice recommended)
• Humidity: Low; prefers dry air
• Fertilizer: Monthly during growing season with diluted cactus fertilizer
• Propagation: By offsets (not leaves); allow pups to callous before plantingPlant Highlights
• Botanical Name: Aloe x ‘Christmas Carol’
• Common Name: Christmas Carol Aloe
• Size: 8–12" tall × 8–12" wide
• Foliage: Dark green with red margins and raised red spots
• Blooms: Pink to red trumpet-shaped flowers in fall and winter
• Zones: USDA 9b–11 (can be overwintered indoors)
• Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets; sap may irritate skin
