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Also Known As

  • Aloe 'California'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Aloe 'Blue Elf' plant details

Aloe 'Blue Elf' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink and 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 summer, 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 'Blue Elf'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Blue Elf'

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tight growing dwarf Aloe with very blue narrow foliage. Coral orange flowers in winter.
An upright and prolifically offsetting hybrid by Ed Hummel. Blue leaves and graceful, tall and closed rosette. Very drought tolerant succulent aloe, easy care! Red flowers.
Full Sun to Partial Shade. Indoor/Outdoor. Coral.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Blue Elf' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Blue Elf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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