Aloe quicksilver care

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Aloe Quicksilver

  Next I want to talk to you about aloe quicksilver. This is a hybrid aloe with distinctive coloring and leaves. The leaves on aloe snowdrift do not have spines or teeth. Aloe quicksilver grow to be 6-8" tall and bloom yellow or orange tubular flower. They are one of my favorite aloes due to their unique color.  

   Light

I keep these about a foot away from a south facing window during winter. Too much light will cause more green to show in the leaves. The distinct white color comes through more when given a spot where they have some shade. They can also produce some brown undertones, if placed in partial sun.

Water

I water these the same as my other aloe giving them plenty of time to dry out before watering again. They seem to happy with once a month watering in the winter and have put out multiple new leaves. Once summer comes I will start watering more frequently, but will continue to make sure the soil has dried out before watering again. Succulents including aloe like to dry out and then be drenched. When you do water give them a good soak until you see water coming out the drain holes.

Repotting 

Aloes do not need to be repotted often. They prefer to be slightly root bound. They produce pups easier when they are root bound. Do not let your aloe get too root bound. If your aloe get too root bound it can effect the health of your plant. When repotting aloe loosen and untangle the roots. If needed you can also trim the roots. Do not use too large of a pot when repotting. An aloe is prone to root rot and a pot that is too large will put your aloe at an increased risk. Only go up 1-2" in pot size when repotting.

Propagation

These will produce pups as well. Pups can be removed the same as any other aloe once they have reached 1/3 the size of the mother plant. Gently remove soil from around the roots and separate the babies roots from the roots of the mother plant. Aloe quicksilver will not propagate through leaf cuttings.