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    Aloe zebrina

    Also Known As

    • Aloe ammophila
    • Aloe transvaalensis
    • Tiger Aloe
    • Zebra Leaf Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 18"-60"
    • W: 18"-80"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe zebrina plant details

    Aloe zebrina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe zebrina

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 18 IN - 80 IN - wide, 18 IN - 60 IN - tall
    Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in summer
    Uses: colonizing, spiky, spotted leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe zebrina

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Frost tolerant if dry. Suffers leaf tip damage under 35 degrees. Light Shade. Pinkish to Coral Red Inflorescence. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gorgeous Aloe from South Africa which will make it outside in a mild winter here if perfectly sited. Our neighbor on Hastings grew this against his south facing concrete block wall for several winters to our neverending envy. Best brought in though. Soft peach-orange tubular flower clusters.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Aloe zebrina plant

    How to Grow Aloe zebrina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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