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    Aloe castanea

    Also Known As

    • Cat's Tail Aloe

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aloe castanea plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe castanea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and orange blooms in winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe castanea

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A branching tree Aloe that grows to 12’ tall. The blooms are an unusual color – a dark orange-brown and the stalk is slightly undulating, hence the common name “Cat’s Tail Aloe”. It blooms in winter. This Aloe is drought tolerant but it blooms better if given some water in the summer, but it does need good drainage. Also, surprisingly, this Aloe prefers rich soil. Adding a layer of compost every year is a good thing. From South Africa.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aloe castanea plant

    How to Grow Aloe castanea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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