Buy Aloe 'Blue Elf'

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