Aloe monteiroi

Also Known As

Aloe decurvidens
Aloe keithii
Aloe parvibracteata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-16"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe monteiroi plant details

Aloe monteiroi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter orange 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 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 monteiroi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in winter
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe monteiroi

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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Photo of Aloe monteiroi foliage by Karl Gercens III

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By: Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Aloe monteiroi plant

How to Grow Aloe monteiroi

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen