Botanical Name: Aloe ‘AJR’
Common Name: AJR Aloe
Aloe ‘AJR’ is a compact hybrid aloe valued for its dense rosettes of narrow, spiky green leaves accented with raised white tubercles. This cultivar is native to cultivation, with parent species originating from Kenya (Aloe juvenna) and Madagascar (Aloe rauhii). Its tidy growth habit and textured foliage make it an excellent choice for containers, windowsills, and succulent collections. Mature plants typically reach 6–8 inches tall and wide.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright light to partial sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Ideal for containers and indoor or patio growing
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Not frost-tolerant
Protect from temperatures below 32°F (0°C)
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during cooler months
Reduce watering significantly in winter
Maintains compact form year-round
Notes:
Forms offsets over time
Leaf tips are firm but not aggressively sharp
Botanical Name: Aloe ‘AJR’
Common Name: AJR Aloe
Aloe ‘AJR’ is a compact hybrid aloe valued for its dense rosettes of narrow, spiky green leaves accented with raised white tubercles. This cultivar is native to cultivation, with parent species originating from Kenya (Aloe juvenna) and Madagascar (Aloe rauhii). Its tidy growth habit and textured foliage make it an excellent choice for containers, windowsills, and succulent collections. Mature plants typically reach 6–8 inches tall and wide.
Care and Cultivation:
Prefers bright light to partial sun
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Ideal for containers and indoor or patio growing
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Not frost-tolerant
Protect from temperatures below 32°F (0°C)
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows during cooler months
Reduce watering significantly in winter
Maintains compact form year-round
Notes:
Forms offsets over time
Leaf tips are firm but not aggressively sharp
