Aloe trichosantha

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

8b-12

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Aloe trichosantha plant details

Aloe trichosantha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and bronze foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 trichosantha

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe trichosantha

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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. Outdoor. Panicles of Reddish Flowers covered with Light Wool.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe trichosantha plant

How to Grow Aloe trichosantha

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled 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
- bronze
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous