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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: Madagascar |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Parentage: (complex hybrid) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe 'Coral Fire' - A wild looking aloe that forms a cluster of 8 inch wide rosettes with upright 12 inch tall leaves on a short trunk. The leaves are dark green with white dashes on both the upper and lower surfaces and have beautiful coral-colored margins and teeth that darken with age - these teeth are particularly showy when backlit and while they look wicked, are actually soft to the touch. The orange flowers rise just above the foliage in winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and give occasional to infrequent irrigation. Hardy to around 25° F. This is one of the new Kelly Griffin fancy-foliage hybrids that is being sold by Xeric Growers Nursery. As with many of Kelly's hybrids, this plant involves the crossing of several species over a number of generations. Xeric Growers notes the inspiration for the name 'Coral Fire' was that "the terminal spines wave and twist and inspired the name 'Coral Fire' because it gives the appearance that it is undulating in an underwater current." Our plants and images from Xeric Growers Nursery.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Aloe 'Coral Fire'.
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