Easy Guide to Growing : Aloe dorotheae (Sunset Aloe)

Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! Today it is all about how to grow and care for Aloe dorotheae. Aloe dorotheae, or Sunset Aloe, is a succulent plant native to Tanzania. It grows in rosettes that can reach up to two feet in diameter, and its leaves are green with white spots but blush bright red in full sun. The flowers are greenish-yellow tubular flowers that appear above the foliage in winter. The Sunset Aloe is commonly used as an ornamental plant because it has such beautiful foliage and flowers.
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Easy Guide to Growing : Aloe dorotheae (Sunset Aloe)
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:01- Light
1:12 - Soil, Water and Fertilizer
1:57- Temperature and Humidity
2:19 - Pruning
2:37 - Potting and Repotting
3:37 - Propagation
4:16- Blooms
4:30 - Toxicity and Common Pests
5:35 - Note and Avoid
5:46 - Common Problems
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Summary
Aloe dorotheae, or Sunset Aloe, is a succulent plant native to Tanzania. The Sunset Aloe is commonly used as an ornamental plant because it has such beautiful foliage and flowers. It’s an excellent option for those who want to grow an aloe plant but don’t have much space-this Aloe shrinks quite a bit when grown indoors as compared to outdoors, making it perfect for small spaces! The Sunset Aloe is generally easy to care for, but there are a few things you should know.
1. Light
Sunset Aloe thrives in full sun but can also be grown in partial shade. It is not picky about the intensity as long as it gets to grow in a relatively sunny area.
2. Soil, Water and Fertilizer
The Sunset Aloe is not picky about the type of soil it grows in, but it needs well-drained soil that doesn’t hold moisture to grow properly. It is not a succulent that needs to be watered very often. It can survive long droughts, but the leaves will slowly shrivel up if it doesn’t get enough water. So if you want a healthy plant, water it at least once every week or two. Aloe dorotheae doesn’t need much fertilizer and should only be fertilized once every couple of months during the growing season.
3. Temperature and Humidity
The Sunset Aloe is a succulent that can tolerate some cold, but it doesn’t like to be kept below 50 degree farenheit. Instead, it prefers temperatures between 55 and 85 degrees farenheit with moderate humidity. Bring your Aloe inside during the winter months in climates where the temperature drops below freezing.
4. Pruning
You can prune the Sunset Aloe at any time of year. The best time to do this is in late spring or early summer when new leaves are forming.
5. Potting and Repotting
Sunset Aloe does not like to be repotted very often. It is best to wait until after a few years of growth before potting up your plant. Use a well-draining soil mix and a large pot. Pick sometime in spring to undertake this process.
6. Propagating Aloe arborescens by Suckers (Pups)
Sunset Aloe can be propagated by seeds and offsets. Seeds take longer and have a lesser chance of success. Therefore it is recommended to propagate by offsets. When using offsets method, wait until the plant has produced an offset, usually after the first year. Remove the offset from its mother plant by carefully cutting it away with a sharp knife. Allow the cut end of the offset some time to heal and callus over around one or two weeks. Place the offset in a new pot filled with fresh well-draining soil and water well. Wait for the offsets to grow.
7. Blooms
Sunset Aloe blooms in winter and features bright yellow and green tubular flowers borne on a flowering stalk. These mid-sized stalks rise above the foliage around mid-October in preparation for the blooms ahead.
8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Sunset Aloe is non-toxic. It will not harm children or pets. Mealybugs, Scale Insects and Aphids are some of the common pests of these plants.
9. Note and Avoid
Please Note and Avoid. Over-watering the plant, Placing it under harsh sunlight, Using poorly drained potting mediums, and Fertilizing during the dormancy period.
10 Common Problems
Over-watering, over-fertilization and browning leaves are some the common problems of Sunset Aloe plants.
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