Aloe claviflora

Also Known As

Jackal's Tail Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe claviflora plant details

Aloe claviflora is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring orange 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 claviflora

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in spring
Uses: rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe claviflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

Cool club shaped, orangey-coral hued 12" long flowers that hummers adore emerge horizontally at an angle rather than upright putting on a spectacular bloomy show in Spring. Native to South Africa's arid regions, it's a great succulent option for Arizona & other hot/dry places. Stemless or short stemmed chalky blue-grey rosettes 18" wide & high pop out babies that form a circular pattern, kind of like a camp fire ring. We often talk about drainage being important, well it's SUPER important for Winter wet survival here, but it's also easy to grow in a container if your drainage isn't great. Happiest in a sunny spot.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Garden photo gallery of Aloe claviflora

Photo of Aloe claviflora flower by J.G. in SF

By: J.G. in SF

By: J.G. in SF

Gardening facts about Aloe claviflora plant

How to Grow Aloe claviflora

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
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous