Photo of Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis foliage by Stan Shebs

Photo by Stan Shebs

Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license

Show all photos

Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis

Also Known As

  • Mountain Aloe
  • Snake Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis plant details

Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 broomii var. tarkaensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 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 broomii var. tarkaensis plant

How to Grow Aloe broomii var. tarkaensis

  • 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
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved