Aloe ‘Johnson’s Hybrid’

Johnson’s Hybrid aloe
Very bloomy, almost grassy-looking succulent is one of the most satisfying and easy grows for pots, bright garden spots. Orange flowers appearing most of the year attract hummingbirds.
height 6–12in
width 6–24in
tolerates Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, but this one will need a deep watering every couple weeks in dry months. Most aloes will be plump with many bright vibrant green leaves during their growth season. It’s natural for these same plants to show stress during their dry season, often getting accents of red, orange or brown, giving added seasonal interest to the succulent garden. If you prefer a lush look, watering once dry will keep them plump. Avoid overhead watering in the crown; when water collects there, it may lead to crown rot.
hardy
to		 17F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin Hybrid, South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 6–9, 12–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Try this as a small-scale groundcover, among flowering perennials and grasses, and in container compositions. Plants slowly expand outward.
Where winters are colder, expect a shorter season of bloom. If plants are more shaded, expect less bloom in general.