Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ after I brought it home on 6-1-14, #228-17.
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’
I brought this plant home in June 2014, but don’t remember where I bought it. The label just said Aloe ‘Pink’ so I decided I would go ahead and say it is ‘Pink Blush’ (a Kelly Griffin hybrid) even though I am not 100% sure? What other “pink” hybrids are on the market anyway? Well, let me see… There is ‘Pickled Pink’. Most of the photos and information of “pink” Aloe online are of and about ‘Pink Blush’. I have mentioned many times that I don’t care for the color pink, but I will admit, this is one really nice looking Aloe so I can put up with the pinkiness.
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 7-12-14, #231-23.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: Hybrid
Zones: 9a-11 (20-40° F)
Size: 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
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 6-29-14, #230-26.
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 7-12-14, #231-24.
I gave up my Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ and most of my other plants soon after the above photo was taken. I am rebuilding my collection so maybe someday I will find another Aloe x ‘Pink Blush.
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Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 5-10-24, #989-1.
I found a new Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ at Wagler’s Greenhouse on 5-10-24 to bring home. 🙂
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 7-5-24, #1000-3.
The potted plants have been outside for a while and Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ is doing great!
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 8-30-24, #1019-1.
By August 30, it had been blooming for a while.
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ on 8-30-24, #1019-2.
I really like this plant…
Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ at 4 1/2″ tall x 6 1/2″ wide on 10-14-24, #1022-4.
I had to move the potted plants inside on October 14 because a frost was in the forecast. As usual, I took photos and measurements and the Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ measured 4 1/2″ tall x 6 1/2″ wide.
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Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ in a larger 4 1/2″ tall x 6″ diameter pot on 6-4-25, #1052-5.
White I was repotting plants, I decided to put the Aloe x ‘Pink Blush’ in a larger 4 1/2″ tall x 6″ diameter pot. I used Miracle Grow Potting Mix with a little more perlite and chicken grit. Now, we’ll see how it likes it…
Aloe ‘Pink Blush’ at 6″ tall x 9 1/4″ wide on 11-5-25, #1080-5.
I didn’t have to move the potted plants inside for the winter until November 5 in 2025. Most of the plants did exceptionally well, including the Aloe ‘Pink Blush’. It measured approximately 6″ tall x 9 1/4″ wide when I moved it inside. So, it has grown A LOT! Hopefully, it will continue to do well in the house over the winter.
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 they are summer or winter dormant depends on where the species 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.
You can read my Cactus Talk & Update and Cactus & Succulent Tips to get my opinion about growing cactus and succulents.
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