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To strengthen the plant and to help it grow faster the Dude recommends utilizing his BioShot when planting succulents. This helps with their sturdiness as a plant and their overall health.
*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape*
Common Name: Aloe Christmas Carol, Christmas Carol Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe 'Christmas Carol'
This aloe variety has a combination of white and green foliage and small bumps, making for and interesting contrast in both color and texture. It will also sometimes have pink or red variegation. It will occasionally produce tall bloom stalks with coral-colored flowers.
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small to moderate-sized arid-dwelling reptiles, as well as some larger reptiles if they are less likely to dig it up or trample it.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFirma, TerraSahara, some TerraAranea
Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage.
Lighting: High
Humidity & Misting: 0%-40% / Not required
Mature Plant Size & Root System: This aloe grows 6 to 12 inches tall and wide, with new foliage coming out from the center. It has a shallow, wide fibrous root system.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High temperature tolerance. Best placed in front (low) or as a corner placement.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though this aloe is typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes. If, by chance, ingested, succulents like aloe can help re-hydrate your pet as well as provide enrichment for your animals by allowing them to instinctively forage for food.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" pot aloe plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
