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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' plant details

Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, 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 'Cynthia Giddy'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

An attractive, clumping, spotted aloe hybrid which undergoes dramatic color changes in response to sun, drought or cold stress. This Aloe is medium-sized and forma numerous rosettes to 2 feet tall with dark green white-spotted leaves that have bronze to deep maroon depending upon conditions. 'Cynthia Giddy' also flowers much of the year, from summer to winter and it is a good, relatively hardy landscape plant.

Learn more about Aloe "Cynthia Giddy"

This plant has been grown in a 4" pot. 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

Sun or Shade. Outdoor. Orange Red.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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Photo of Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' foliage by Patricia Cunningham

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Photo of Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' flower by Piece of Eden

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Gardening facts about Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen