Aloe 'Moondance'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe 'Moondance' plant details

Aloe 'Moondance' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with variegated and white foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. 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 'Moondance'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Moondance'

USDA Zones: 9b - 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

A new aloe hybrid that is virtually pure white with tiny dot-matrix-like markings all along its leaves. Slow-growing, but clumping and pupping easily. This is a handsome aloe to pair with others in a pot, especially with more typically green and blue-green hybrids. Move indoors in winter unless you live in zone 9b or above. Orange-red flowers open atop slender stalks in warm conditions. Prefers very good light, but no direct sun.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Moondance' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Moondance'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- summer
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant