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Aloe sinkatana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe sinkatana plant details

Aloe sinkatana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter orange 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 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 sinkatana

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe sinkatana

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

Small species from Sudan, which offsets regularly. White spots and red teeth on blue-green chunky leaves and orange & red flowers.
Light Shade. Outdoor/ Indoor. Pale Yellow or Bright Orange Flowers in Pyramidal clusters.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Quite hardy, given excellent drainage. Hardy to the mid 20s F. Does well outside in San Francisco area. Lovely yellow flowers.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe sinkatana plant

How to Grow Aloe sinkatana

  • 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

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

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

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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