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Basic Info
Aloe ‘Twilight zone’ is a small hybrid succulent type which loves the indoor environment. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 30 cm (12″) tall. The plant is best known to produce green thick fleshy leaves covered by white bumps.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Genus: x Gasteraloe
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Aloe ‘Twilight Zone’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs similar amount of water like other succulents (see our in-depth watering guide here). The watering method is very important to keep your Aloe healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method for the succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Aloe ‘Twilight Zone’
This succulent type is a great choice for beginners. It grows well in partial sun, filtered light, so it is the best option for growing indoors (click here to see our guide). However, it can be used as an outdoor succulent in a small container to a rock garden.
Quick Facts:
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Dark green leaves with white spots
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Partial shade to full sun
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Can be grown indoors
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Grows 30 cm (12″) tall
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Does not handle cold well
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Not harmful to animals and people
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Grows best during Spring and Fall
Where to Plant
When planting Aloe ‘Twilight Zone’, the partial sun is the best for its growth. This succulent type can be grown indoors with enough light. Even if it prefers indoors, it can grow outdoors in partial shade as well.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Aloe ‘Twilight Zone’ in an indoor environment. It grows well in a partial sun/shade.
How to Propagate Aloe ‘Twilight Zone’
Unlike the most succulent types, it can be propagated by offsets. It is not possible to propagate it from leaves. In this case, leaves can be rotted. The first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is important. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, have a look at this guide: How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Offsets
Aloe ‘Twilight zone’ propagates from the small offsets that come from the main succulent base. When offsets are grown enough to remove from the mother plant, propagation process can start. Pull the offsets up and remove the extra soil. Make sure the sample you get has its complete root system. Before replanting, wait for a few days till offsets dry out.
Have a look at How to propagate succulents from leaves and cuttings article to learn more about propagation.
Origin and Habitat
Aloe ‘Twilight Zone’ is a hybrid succulent type hybrid cross between Aloe haworthioides and Gasteria carinata, by Kelly Griffin. It is generally grouped with Haworthia due to the similar cultural needs of both plants. They are both small and can tolerate more shade than many succulents. For this reason, they mostly used as an indoor plant.
