Botanical Name: Aloe ‘Minnie Belle’
Common Names: Minnie Belle Aloe, Hybrid Aloe
Aloe ‘Minnie Belle’ is a compact, cluster-forming hybrid succulent valued for its bright green, white-speckled foliage and showy bell-shaped vermilion flowers. Developed by renowned hybridizer Ed Hummel, this attractive aloe is well-suited for windowsills, dish gardens, and rock gardens. It forms dense clumps of offsets and remains small and manageable, reaching a mature size of about 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) tall and wide. When grown outdoors, its vibrant flowers often attract hummingbirds.
Care and Cultivation:
• Bright, indirect light to filtered sun with good airflow
• Well-draining cactus or succulent soil amended with perlite or pumice
• Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance; overwatering should be avoided
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
• Soft succulent and not frost-hardy
• Suitable for outdoor growing in USDA zones 9–11
• Must be protected from freezing temperatures
• Excess moisture in cold conditions can cause rot
Winter Dormancy and Seasonal Health:
• Growth slows significantly during winter months
• Reduce watering substantially or stop entirely in winter
• Keep soil dry during dormancy to prevent rot
• Resume watering in spring when active growth returns
• Dry, bright winter conditions support long-term plant health
Botanical Name: Aloe ‘Minnie Belle’
Common Names: Minnie Belle Aloe, Hybrid Aloe
Aloe ‘Minnie Belle’ is a compact, cluster-forming hybrid succulent valued for its bright green, white-speckled foliage and showy bell-shaped vermilion flowers. Developed by renowned hybridizer Ed Hummel, this attractive aloe is well-suited for windowsills, dish gardens, and rock gardens. It forms dense clumps of offsets and remains small and manageable, reaching a mature size of about 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) tall and wide. When grown outdoors, its vibrant flowers often attract hummingbirds.
Care and Cultivation:
• Bright, indirect light to filtered sun with good airflow
• Well-draining cactus or succulent soil amended with perlite or pumice
• Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance; overwatering should be avoided
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
• Soft succulent and not frost-hardy
• Suitable for outdoor growing in USDA zones 9–11
• Must be protected from freezing temperatures
• Excess moisture in cold conditions can cause rot
Winter Dormancy and Seasonal Health:
• Growth slows significantly during winter months
• Reduce watering substantially or stop entirely in winter
• Keep soil dry during dormancy to prevent rot
• Resume watering in spring when active growth returns
• Dry, bright winter conditions support long-term plant health
