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Plant Profiles / Aloe 'Blue Elf'
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Aloe 'Blue Elf'
Aloe 'Blue Elf' · Blue Elf aloe
A compact clumping aloe with slim blue-grey leaves and bright orange flower spikes in late winter and spring.
Full sunLight
Every 2–3 weeksWater
EasyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun
ShadeFull sun
Best flowering in full sun.
Water
Every 2–3 weeks
DryWet
Water when dry; less in winter.
Humidity
Low
LowHigh
Dry air suits it.
Temperature
-3–40°C (27–104°F)
CoolWarm
Handles light frost and heat.
Growth
Moderate, clumping
SlowFast
Grows 40 cm tall and wide.
Soil
Cactus and succulent mix
LeanRich
Fast-draining mix.
Fertiliser
Twice a year
RarelyOften
Light feed in spring and autumn.
Pet safety
Toxic
SafeToxic
Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.
About this plant
Blue Elf is a hybrid aloe bred for small gardens and pots. It forms tidy clumps around 40 cm and flowers heavily, feeding birds and bees when little else is in bloom.
Best spots
Sunny balcony pots, courtyards, borders and coastal gardens.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Aloe 'Blue Elf' |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Origin | Garden hybrid |
| Plant type | Succulent |
| Mature size | 40 cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Flowers | Orange spikes |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets |
| Propagation | Division of pups |
Seasonal care calendar
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Plant
Flowering
Divide
Fertilise
PlantFloweringDivideFertilise
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Brown leaf tips | Sunburn after a move or too little water. |
| Soft rosettes | Overwatering. |
| No flowers | Needs more sun. |
| Aloe mite | Remove distorted growth. |
Common questions
How big does it get?
About 40 cm.
Does it attract birds?
Yes, honeyeaters love it.
Is it pet safe?
No.
Can it live in a pot long-term?
Yes.
