Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ after I brought it home at 5″ tall x 8 1/2″ wide on 5-9-24, #988-1.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’
I brought my Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ home from Lowe’s on May 9 in 2024. Its leaves are what really caught my eye and I knew it would make a great addition to my cactus and succulent collection.
There isn’t much online about about this nice Aloe, but it is an Altman Plants original created by renowned breeder Kelly Griffin.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ on 5-9-24, #988-2.
After I brought the Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ home, I took several photos and measured it. It was already 5″ tall and 8 1/2″ wide. It was in a 5 1/4″ diameter x 4 3/4″ tall pot (1.5 qt.).
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ on 5-9-24, #988-3.
I really like the strange leaves. They are very hard to describe, but appear to me to have somewhat raised, flattened teeth of various sizes. The leaves feel very interesting to the touch.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ on 5-9-24, #988-4.
The “teeth” around the edges are more thin and stick out.
Aloe ‘Amethyst’ on 7-5-24, #1000-2.
I put the Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ on a table along the front edge of the front porch with the other succulents. The porch is covered and faces west. I know information says to grow Aloe in full sun (6-8 hours of direct sun), but I have found that their leaves burn easily. The front porch provides a mixture of shade, bright light, and a little direct sun.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ at 6″ tall x 10″ wide on 10-14-24, #1022-2.
I had to bring the potted plants inside for the winter because a “F” was in the forecast. I always take photos and measurements of the cactus and some of the succulents when I bring them in. Even though I only had this this plant for a while, I went ahead and measured it again. It had grown to 6″ tall x 10″ wide…
<<<<2025>>>>
The Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ made it through the winter with flying colors. I had been behind repotting the older plants, so I decided to get with it in 2025.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ root system on 6-4-25, #1052-2.
Even though I just brought the Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ home in 2024, I decided to go ahead and have a look at its roots. After all, it was already a good-sized plant.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ in its new 5″ tall x 6 1/2″ diameter pot on 6-4-25, #1052-3.
Since it had done so well and had a nice root system, I decided to go ahead and put it in a larger 5″ tall x 6 1/2″ diameter pot. There are several good potting mix recipes for cactus and succulents online, but sometimes the ingredients aren’t available everywhere. I opted to use Miracle Grow with a little extra perlite and chicken grit.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ leaves on 6-4-25, #1052-4.
As you can see in the above photo, the leaves have a nice color. They develop a a slight lavender-purplish tint in brighter sun or cool temperatures. I have seen photos online where the color is more vibrant.
Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ at 7 3/4″ tall x 13″ wide on 11-5-25, #1080-3.
I didn’t have to move the potted plants inside for the winter until the last week in October in 2025. I didn’t have time to take photos or measurements at the time, so when temps warmed up enough on November 5, I took them back outside to take photos and measurements. The Aloe x ‘Amethyst’ grew to 7 3/4″ tall x 13″ wide.
It’s a shame there isn’t more information online about this hybrid. I will continue adding more photos and information as time goes by. Hopefully, it will continue to grow and thrive for many years to come.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: Hybrid
Zones: 9a-11 (20-40° F)
*Size: Estimate 8-12” tall x 8-12” wide +
**Light: Light to part shade
***Soil: Very well-draining. Good quality potting soil amended with pumice (50/50) or additional perlite and chicken grit (2-1-1).
****Water: Normal watering during the growing period in the spring and autumn months and sparingly during the winter as necessary.
*****Propagation: From offsets
*SIZE: This is just an estimate since I am just starting my journey with this plant. This is a clumping Aloe, so it will produce offsets which will add to its width.
**LLIGHT: Depending on your climate, Aloe will do amazingly well in full sun, but when it gets very hot, the leaves will scorch and burn. Some people say that is normal, but I’m not a fan…
***SOIL: As with any succulent, they need a VERY fast draining mix. I advise not using a cheap commercial mix. Preferably, using a mix with a label stating it is for cactus and succulents. Even so, you might want to add extra perlite and chicken grit. Some people recommend using pumice, which I have used with great success. It looks like perlite, but has the texture of grit, and is available in different sizes.
****WATER: Being a succulent doesn’t mean they don’t need ample watering, especially during their active growing period. Water thoroughly, making sure all the excess water drains from the pot. If you are using saucers, make sure they are large enough to catch all the water draining. Then dump out the excess. Wait until the soil I dry before watering again. How often depends on temperature, light, wind, etc. I rarely water my succulents and cactus during the winter, maybe close to when I put them back outside again.
*****PROPAGATION: Although offsets are easily removed (sometimes), I have found many Aloe prefer not to have a lot of their offsets removed. If you do, I have found it is best to do it during repotting rather than just pulling them out. Larger aloe, like Aloe maculata, seem to care less when you do it. My experience with some smaller Aloe, especially miniatures, don’t like it very well. During repotting, some of the offsets may fall off anyway…
Aloe and their cousins are some of my favorite plants. They are very easy to keep as companions as long as you follow a few basic rules. Even so, there have been a few I have had ups and downs with but eventually, we get it figured out, or at least we agree to disagree. Normally, it has something to do with water. You can’t lump all succulents in the same category when it comes to care because many are very unique in their preferences…
Aloe and their cousins are considered a summer dormant/winter growing species but for me, they seem to grow pretty much year-round. I read where Aloe hybrids don’t go dormant and whether the species are summer or winter dormant depends on where they are native. Personally, I think most Aloe will grow year-round if given the opportunity but I am no expert. For me, I think they do most of their growing while outside from May through mid-October, but most show no sign of being dormant while inside for the winter. Their growth does slow down while inside over the winter and I pretty much withhold their watering to a little once a month if necessary. Normally, I keep the succulents in a cool bedroom in a south-facing window over the winter. However, I had to make a change and this Aloe is in my bedroom over the winter. Soon it will go on the front porch for the summer.
You can read my Cactus Talk & Update and Cactus & Succulent Tips to get my opinion about growing cactus and succulents. I am not an expert by far and have done A LOT of experimenting over the years. I don’t necessarily always follow my advice and I’m glad sometimes they thrive on neglect…
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