Aloe gerstneri

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe gerstneri plant details

Aloe gerstneri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange and red 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe gerstneri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe gerstneri

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor . Red-Orange Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Garden photo gallery of Aloe gerstneri

Photo of Aloe gerstneri foliage by Dry Oasis Plants

Gardening facts about Aloe gerstneri plant

How to Grow Aloe gerstneri

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

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous