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Also Known As
- Dawn's Aloe
Aloe dawei plant details
Aloe dawei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 dawei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in winter
- Uses: bare root shipping available
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe dawei
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- 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
Aloe dawei (Dawe’s Aloe) from Uganda has clumping, upright clusters of elongated succulent stems that elongate to 3-4+ feet tall and green, fleshy leaves form rosettes about 2 feet across with closely-spaced reddish-brown serrated teeth along the margins. In full sun and dryer conditions the leaves can get coppery red tinges.
Use it for its colorful flower display during the winter in containers and planters. This growing accent works well as an under-story plant, in the shade of larger shrubs and trees. Also, mix it in masses with other aloes, succulents, and low-water-use plants. It has been a reliable plant in southern California gardens for many years.
This plant has been grown in a 5 gallon pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dryroot" (without soil).
By: Dry Oasis Plants
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Aloe dawei
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
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
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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