{"product_id":"aloe-rubroviolacea-x-aloe-rupestris","title":"Aloe rubroviolacea x Aloe rupestris","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive interspecific Aloe hybrid combining the parentage of two striking species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAloe rubroviolacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (native to the Arabian Peninsula) is known for its broad foliage and reddish-purple tones under favorable growing conditions, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAloe rupestris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contributes its own architectural character and distinctive leaf structure. We love how hearty and toothy this cross is turning out so far with strong A. rupestris traits. Parentage has red and orange flowers on either side so we are excited to see the flower color and shape on the cross. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown from seed in our Ventura, California nursery, this hybrid represents the ongoing exploration of Aloe diversity through seed propagation and hybridizing. Each seed-grown plant is genetically unique and may express its own combination of characteristics, including foliage color, form, growth habit, and other traits inherited from its parent species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs these plants mature, their individual characteristics will continue to develop. An interesting addition for Aloe collectors and growers drawn to unusual hybrids, botanical variation, and plants with the potential to become distinctive specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAloe rubroviolacea × Aloe rupestris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seed-grown in our Ventura, California nursery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive parentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines two botanically interesting Aloe species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual variation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each seed-grown plant has its own genetic characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An uncommon hybrid for collectors of unusual Aloes and arid-adapted plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright light to full sun, with gradual acclimation to stronger sunlight. Light exposure can influence foliage coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water thoroughly during active growth, allowing the growing medium to dry between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler periods and avoid prolonged moisture around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A fast-draining, aerated growing medium is essential for healthy root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to warm, relatively dry growing conditions. Protect from frost and prolonged cold or wet weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed-Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is grown from ethically sourced seed in our Ventura, California nursery. Seed-grown plants contribute to genetic diversity, and novel traits may result. Because each seedling is genetically distinct, individual plants may vary in foliage color, form, growth habit, and other characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship twice a week from our nursery HQ in Ventura, CA. We carefully pack for safe arrival, but please unpack immediately upon delivery. 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