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Aloe alooides

Also Known As

Graskop Aloe

Plant type

tree, cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe alooides plant details

Aloe alooides is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In winter chocolate, orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 alooides

Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate, orange and yellow blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, border plant, container plant, rock garden, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe alooides

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe alooides, also known as graskop aloe, is a single-stemmed tree native to coastal South Africa. Its unbranched stem can reach up to 7ft tall and is covered in long, curved leaves with reddish-brown teeth. Leaves are usually green but may be tinged with red during times of drought. These nearly thornless leaves are strongly curved, sometimes even touching the stem. When in bloom, the plant displays 3ft tall floral spikes of yellow-green buds that mature to orange-brown. In peak season, up to five single racemes of small, bell-shaped flowers can be seen from the rosette of a flourishing aloe alooides.

This plant is available for pickup only ( no shipping )

By: Dry Oasis Plants

Lovely, limpid leaves adorn this super cool Aloe tree. Making quite a specimen in any garden and reaching 6-8’ tall & 4-6’ wide, the green-blue leaves fall gracefully downward. The old leaves create a grass hula skirt or they can be cleaned off the trunk to accent the green tops. Do be careful about removing the leaves if you live in a hot climate, since bare Aloe tree trunks can sunburn in hot, hot sun. Beautiful upright 3’ flower spikes of green buds open to a nice bright yellow that matures to an orangey-brown. The nectar inside the flowers is loved by birds & bees. Blooms in Winter. Native to South Africa.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Photo of Aloe alooides foliage by Dry Oasis Plants

By: brewbooks

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By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Aloe alooides plant

How to Grow Aloe alooides

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - 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
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
- chocolate
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen