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    Aloe fosteri

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe fosteri plant details

    Aloe fosteri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe fosteri

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe fosteri

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sexy striations heavily dotted with cream spots make this the one of the dreamiest Aloes in the maculate group. Blooming in Fall with a massive 3’ to 4 1/2’ tall branched inflorescence ranging in color from canary yellow to scarlet red. Looks lovely grouped together. Aloe fosteri is stemless with 12” to 18” long, blue-green leaves forming rosettes 2’ to 3’ wide. This Aloe usually stays solitary, so don’t expect bunches of babies. Prefers well drained soil. Hardy to 20 degrees. Drought tolerant, deer resistant & native to South Africa to boot!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aloe fosteri plant

    How to Grow Aloe fosteri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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