Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific'

Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, burgundy and green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific'

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy and green

Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer

Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Crosby's Prolific'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12

Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Watering frequency: occasional - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained