Aloe arborescens 'Fishhook'

Also Known As

Aloe 'Fishhook'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

10a-12

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Aloe arborescens 'Fishhook' plant details

Aloe arborescens 'Fishhook' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and winter orange, red and salmon 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 arborescens 'Fishhook'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and salmon blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe arborescens 'Fishhook'

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

Gardening facts about Aloe arborescens 'Fishhook' plant

How to Grow Aloe arborescens 'Fishhook'

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