Buy Aloe 'Erik the Red'

Aloe 'Erik the Red' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright 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 'Erik the Red'

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen green

Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall

Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter

Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Erik the Red'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12

Sun exposure: sun - bright shade

Watering frequency: occasional - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt

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