Aloe 'Quicksilver'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

10a-12

Aloe 'Quicksilver' plant details

Aloe 'Quicksilver' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and spring pink 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 'Quicksilver'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Quicksilver'

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

Enormously pleasing small aloe with very light green, almost white, serrated leaves and dark green spotting. Several spikes of orange-red blooms emerge from the center in late spring and possibly again in fall, if you're nice. Excellent in containers or as a kitchen window specimen. Part sun with occasional watering. Not frost tolerant.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Quicksilver' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Quicksilver'

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
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen