This Aloe hybrid offers a unique, visually appealing look with its whitish-green leaves. Growing in clumps, it’s easy to propagate and great for indoor growers. The variation it adds to your succulent arrangements will be sure to impress.
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Care and Propagation Information
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ is a popular choice for both novice plant breeders and those looking to add to their collection. It is tolerant of full sun but prefers some shade and filtered light, making it ideal for growing indoors.
Watering
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ is relatively low-maintenance and requires less water than other succulents. To keep it healthy, use the “soak and dry” method and make sure the soil has dried out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you live in an area that experiences temperatures lower than 30° F (-1.1° C), Aloe ‘Doran Black’ should be planted in a pot that can be brought inside during colder weather. This succulent prefers full to partial sun.
Put the plants in an area of your garden where they will receive partial sunlight and shade. If you are growing indoors, pick a spot near a south-facing window that will allow the plants to get indirect light.
How to Propagate Aloe ‘Doran Black’
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ reproduces rapidly, producing numerous offshoots. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings and seed.
Offsets
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ will grow small offsets at the base of the plant. To replant, just remove them and let them sit for 1-2 days to dry out.
Cuttings
To propagate a stem cutting, start by using a clean, sharp knife or scissors to cut a piece of stem from the parent plant. Let it sit for one or two days to allow the cut end to dry and callous over. Then, plant the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil. Make sure to water the soil only when it is completely dry.
Seeds
Doran Black can be propagated from seed or bought from a store. To grow from seed, it is best to sow the seeds during the summer in a warm environment. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, until the seeds begin to sprout.
Other Names
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Aloe ‘Doran Black’
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ is a popular choice for both novice plant breeders and those looking to add to their collection. It is tolerant of full sun but prefers some shade and filtered light, making it ideal for growing indoors.
Watering
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ is relatively low-maintenance and requires less water than other succulents. To keep it healthy, use the “soak and dry” method and make sure the soil has dried out completely between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you live in an area that experiences temperatures lower than 30° F (-1.1° C), Aloe ‘Doran Black’ should be planted in a pot that can be brought inside during colder weather. This succulent prefers full to partial sun.
Put the plants in an area of your garden where they will receive partial sunlight and shade. If you are growing indoors, pick a spot near a south-facing window that will allow the plants to get indirect light.
How to Propagate Aloe ‘Doran Black’
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ reproduces rapidly, producing numerous offshoots. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings and seed.
Offsets
Aloe ‘Doran Black’ will grow small offsets at the base of the plant. To replant, just remove them and let them sit for 1-2 days to dry out.
Cuttings
To propagate a stem cutting, start by using a clean, sharp knife or scissors to cut a piece of stem from the parent plant. Let it sit for one or two days to allow the cut end to dry and callous over. Then, plant the cutting in a pot of well-draining soil. Make sure to water the soil only when it is completely dry.
Seeds
Doran Black can be propagated from seed or bought from a store. To grow from seed, it is best to sow the seeds during the summer in a warm environment. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, until the seeds begin to sprout.
Other Names
People often mistakenly refer to Doran Black as Dorian Black.