Photo by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Aloe microstigma is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, green and red foliage. In winter 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.
A limited quantity now available!
Aloe microstigma is a South African species with speckled leaves and wonderful flower colors. One of the most floriferous Aloes in South Africa, Aloe microstigma is a medium size, easy, relatively fast growing plant, tolerating summer watering and some shade, as well as poor soils.
This plant is a beautiful aloe which usually produces two or three profuse, flower spikes simultaneously in early winter. From it's rosette Aloe microstigma produces several unbranched (simple) inflorescences up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
Learn more about Aloe microstigma
This plant has been grown in a 4" pot (recently upsized). You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (without soil).
By: Dry Oasis Plants
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved