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Aloe longistyla

Also Known As

  • Karoo Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 6"-10"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe longistyla plant details

Aloe longistyla is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter orange, pink and salmon 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 longistyla

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: orange, pink and salmon blooms in spring and winter
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe longistyla

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

Solitary stemless aloe to 10". Prefers full sun, little water.

Gardening facts about Aloe longistyla plant

How to Grow Aloe longistyla

  • 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

  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • orange
    • salmon
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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