{"product_id":"quicksilver-aloe-aloe-hybrid-quicksilver","title":"Quicksilver Aloe - Aloe hybrid 'Quicksilver'","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuicksilver Aloe (\u003cem\u003eAloe\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Quicksilver') is a compact rosette succulent 20 to 30cm tall, with thick, juicy, toothed leaves striped in pale green and silvery-white. Coral flower spikes tipped with yellow appear on even very young plants, so you get a bloom early. It handles dry gardens, coastal sites and large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery-white stripes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light green base striped in paler tones makes the leaves look silvery-white, all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coral, yellow-tipped flowers appear on even very young plants, so you do not wait years for a bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frugal with water, which makes it a good choice for xeriscaping and dry gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal use.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is recommended for coastal gardens as well as dry inland ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dramatic accent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its architectural rosette works as a focal point in a bed or a large container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry and xeriscape gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as an accent among gravel and boulders. Leave 40cm between plants if you are grouping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal positions where the soil is sandy and drains quickly. Give it as much sun as the site allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot makes a feature of the rosette, and it is a lovely indoor plant in a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Quicksilver Aloe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade. Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens are all suitable. It needs protection from hard frost, so keep potted plants where you can move them under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining mix works in a pot or in the ground. Set the plant so the crown sits above the soil and water cannot pool in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly in the warmer months, then keep it drier through winter to avoid rotting the crown. One spring feed with an organic liquid fertiliser at half strength is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePups and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e When a pot becomes crowded with pups, separate the young plants and pot them on or share them. Cut spent flower stems back to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Quicksilver Aloe as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is a young rosette, and the silver striping shows early. Plant it with the crown clear of the soil in a sunny, well drained spot, and water lightly until it settles. Our grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not constant. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at that moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aloe\"\u003eBrowse our aloe range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/aloe-care-guide\"\u003eGrowing flowering aloes in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from hard frost. In cold districts, grow it in a pot that you can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the centre of my plant rotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually from too much water in cool weather. Keep it drier through winter and plant with the crown above the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Aloes are toxic to dogs and cats if chewed. Grow it in a raised pot or a garden bed that pets cannot get to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789657735487,"sku":"ALO-HYB-QUICKS-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/quicksilver-aloe-aloe-hybrid-quicksilver.jpg?v=1792193668","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/quicksilver-aloe-aloe-hybrid-quicksilver","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}