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Also Known As

  • Aloe perfoliata var. succotrina
  • Aloe purpurascens

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe succotrina plant details

Aloe succotrina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer coral, orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 succotrina

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: coral, orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, houseplant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe succotrina

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as Table Mountain Aloe, forms dense clusters with short trunks, typically reaching 3 to 4 feet in height. Its rosettes boast upcurved, gray-green leaves adorned with white spots, margins, and teeth, often tinged with purple. In mid to late winter, vibrant orange-red flowers emerge on unbranched spikes, adding further allure. Thriving in California's Mediterranean climate, this resilient species requires minimal irrigation and fares well in full sun to light shade. Cold hardy down to 20°F, it showcases its beauty year-round, making it an excellent choice for gardens and containers alike. Native to the Western Cape's fynbos region, it flourishes in rocky habitats from Table Mountain slopes to coastal cliffs near Hermanus

This plant has been grown in a 5 ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry root" (without soil).

Great shaped spinning thin-leafed rosettes, medium, some shade.

Gardening facts about Aloe succotrina plant

How to Grow Aloe succotrina

  • 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
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
    • coral
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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