Aloe White Diamond

Description

🌵 Aloe ‘White Diamond’ Care Guide

Botanical name: Aloe hybrid ‘White Diamond’
Plant type: Succulent
Growth habit: Compact rosette with silvery-green leaves and white markings

☀️ Light

• Bright indirect light to gentle morning sun
• Can take a few hours of direct sun daily
• Low light causes stretching and dull leaf color

💧 Water

• Water only when soil is fully dry
• Usually every 7–12 days in warm months
• Reduce watering significantly in winter
• Avoid water sitting in the rosette

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining cactus/succulent mix
• Add sand or perlite for faster drainage
• Always use a pot with drainage holes

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–32°C
• Protect from frost and cold drafts
• Prefers dry to normal indoor humidity

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed once a month during spring and summer
• Use diluted cactus fertilizer
• Do not fertilize in winter

🪴 Repotting

• Repot every 2–3 years
• Use a pot only slightly larger than the root ball

🌸 Flowering

• Produces tall flower spikes with tubular orange-red flowers
• Usually blooms in winter to early spring

🐛 Pests & Problems

• Watch for mealybugs and scale insects
• Yellow, mushy leaves indicate overwatering
• Brown tips usually mean too much direct sun

⚠️ Toxicity

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested