Aloe 'Piranha' is a captivating Aloe hybrid known for its unique and dramatic appearance. This compact succulent plant features fleshy, triangular leaves with a deep green colour and distinctive, sharp red spines along the edges, resembling the teeth of a piranha. The plant forms a rosette of leaves that can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter. In late winter to early spring, Aloe 'Piranha' produces tall flower spikes adorned with tubular, orange to red flowers that attract hummingbirds. It is well-suited for containers, rock gardens, and as a decorative indoor plant. Aloe 'Piranha' thrives in well-draining soil and requires bright, indirect light.
LIGHT | Full to partial sun
COLD TOLERANCE | 0 ºC
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral
SOIL TYPE | Potting mix
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings or by dividing offsets
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Unknown
ACTIVE SEASON | Unknown
NOTE | Hybrid
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (1" - .5" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to full sun.