Name: #ES12 EXACT Aloe Diablo Succulent in 1 gallon
Brand: DARREN
SKU: #ES12 -Aloe Diablo 1 gallon
Price: 40.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)

#ES12 EXACT Aloe Diablo Succulent in 1 gallon-Succulent - Large - Exact-The Succulent Source

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The Succulent Source · Plant notes

Meet Aloe ‘Diablo’.

Soft succulent · Protect from frostGrow frost-free. Shelter before freezing weather and avoid cold, wet roots; small pots need extra winter protection.

A nursery-grown Diablo Aloe with a strong rosette form, ready to become a focal point in a container.

What you’re ordering: The Aloe Diablo specimen offered by this exact listing, in a 1 gallon nursery container. Review all listing photos for the plant’s form and existing marks. Living plants continue to grow between photography and shipping.

LightBright light; gentle sun to start
WaterDry through the root zone between drinks
SoilOpen, free-draining mix; drainage holes
Cold hardinessSoft succulent · Protect from frost

Aloe ‘Diablo’ — photo from this product listing — Photo from this listing. See ordering details for exact specimens, assortments, and natural variation.

A closer look

Form, texture & room to grow.

A nursery-grown Diablo Aloe with a strong rosette form, ready to become a focal point in a container. New pups may develop as it grows. Offset timing depends on establishment and conditions, so allow it to settle before dividing.

Many Aloes gradually make offsets and can develop into clumps; some remain more solitary. Mature plants may send tubular flowers above the leaves. Neither a fixed pup count nor flowers are guaranteed unless specifically stated in the ordering details.

The everyday essentials

How to keep it growing.

01 · Find the right light

Provide a bright window or a sheltered outdoor position. Gradually introduce morning sun after arrival. In hot inland locations, some afternoon shade can help protect leaves; dull indoor corners are usually too dark for compact growth.

02 · Check before watering

Once rooted and actively growing, allow the potting mix to dry through the root zone, then water thoroughly and let excess water escape. Keep the pot out of standing water. Leaf curl or softness can have several causes, so check roots and moisture before watering again.

03 · Give roots air and drainage

Choose a free-draining cactus and succulent mix in a container with drainage holes. The mix should hold enough moisture for roots without remaining soggy. Keep the crown at its existing depth and use a container only modestly larger than the root ball.

04 · Adjust through the year

Growth rhythms vary among Aloes and hybrids. Check the plant and how quickly its mix dries rather than assuming every Aloe follows the same summer schedule. Water less during slow, cool, or very hot periods, and avoid a cold, saturated root ball.

Color changes; healthy growth matters. Sun, season, temperature, and watering can shift Aloe colors. Do not force red or golden tones with severe drought or sudden intense sun. Older dry tips and small scars remain on that leaf; later growth supplies fresh leaves.

Start here

The first few days at home.

Unpack promptly and gently remove loose packing material. Begin in bright, protected light while the plant adjusts. If soil has shifted, gently reseat the plant at its original depth. Check moisture and the condition of the roots before adding water; arrival day is not automatically watering day.

Small dry marks, older leaf tips, or spine imperfections can occur on living nursery plants. They do not become perfect again on the same tissue; later healthy growth changes the overall appearance. If you see progressive softening, a collapsed base, or another concern on arrival, take clear photos and contact us.

Know what you’re seeing

Pests & common growing questions.

Leaves stretching or leaning?

The plant may need more light. Improve exposure gradually and rotate a pot occasionally for balanced growth. Old stretched leaves will not shorten, so judge the change in newer leaves.

Soft leaves or a dark crown?

Check for damp soil, damaged roots, and poor drainage. A collapsing crown or progressively mushy tissue needs attention; do not respond with repeated watering. A few dry older tips are a different issue.

Inspect before treating.

Check leaf bases and undersides for mealybugs or scale. On Aloes, distorted clustered growth can also warrant checking for Aloe mite. Isolate affected plants and identify the cause before treatment; repeated watering will not solve an insect or mite problem.

Old marks or an active problem?

Dry, stable surface marks differ from spreading discoloration, soft tissue, or a collapsing growing point. Check light, moisture, roots, and pests together. Keep a newly arrived plant separate while you learn its condition.

A few useful answers

Before you choose your spot.

Should I keep the pups together?

You can enjoy a healthy clump together while there is room, or separate established offsets after the plant has adjusted. Avoid dividing a newly shipped plant immediately unless there is a practical need. Some varieties naturally make fewer pups.

How can I grow more?

For a clumping Aloe, established offsets are the practical way to make more plants. Retain the pup’s crown and roots where possible, use clean tools, and let cuts seal before potting. A detached Aloe leaf is not a dependable substitute for a complete offset.

Will I receive the exact plant pictured?

Check the ordering details below. Standard nursery selections and assortments use representative photos. An exact-specimen listing refers to the specimen offered, but living plants keep growing and leaf colors can change between photography and shipping.

A few ordering details.

The Aloe Diablo specimen offered by this exact listing, in a 1 gallon nursery container. Review all listing photos for the plant’s form and existing marks. Living plants continue to grow between photography and shipping.

Container measurements describe the pot rather than a guaranteed plant diameter or mature height. Please review every option and photo before ordering. Natural variation in color, size, and form is expected.

Shipping & arrival help Explore more Aloes

Plant care references

NC State Extension: Aloe · Iowa State Extension: indoor succulent care · Iowa State Extension: succulent troubleshooting. Ordering facts and nursery names come from this listing. A genus reference describes shared growing needs, not a verified identity or cold rating for an unnamed selection. Adjust care to your conditions.

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Updated review

My original review is as stated:
I absolutely love this Jade, but it definitely arrived shocked. I don't know whether it got temperature shocked during shipping, or if it just hadn't been watered in forever. It lost a significant amount of leaves and was rather squishy until I got it in a new larger pot and gave it some water. The plant is overall healthy now and is bouncing back just fine, but I do have to dock one star based on the fact that it looked pretty rough upon arrival and lost a lot of leaves in the following week. Photos provided are of immediately after arrival roughly 10 days ago, compared to now, after leaf loss and repotting.

Update: these folks truly are the best! They replied to my original review expressing that they were sorry about the state of this Jade when it arrived and they refunded me a bit to make things right. I feel it necessary to update my review to a 5 star because that is just absolutely outstanding service. It really speaks volumes to how much they care about the happiness of their customers, and I will absolutely be purchasing from them again!

Thank you for your order. We are glad to hear that the plant is doing well but we do wish that you had contacted us as soon as the order arrived so we could have seen what happened to the plant. There are a few factors that could have affected it included heat, treatment during shipping (the box being squished during shipping), etc. If we had been able to see what was going on with the plant, we would have done what we could to make things right with the order. Unfortunately we can't fix what we don't know about. Again, we are super happy with how great the plant looks now.

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so happy with my purchase

gorgeous agave!

so happy with my purchase

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Absolutely wonderful plant. Packages beautifully and so healthy. Will definitely order again.

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Wow!

This Aloe Diablo Succulent was absolutely beautiful! I have been getting compliments from friends and neighbors often!

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#ES12 EXACT Aloe Diablo Succulent in 1 gallon

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