Aloe 'Hellskloof Bells'

Also Known As

Aloe 'Hellskloff Bells'
Aloe 'Helskloof Bells'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe 'Hellskloof Bells' plant details

Aloe 'Hellskloof Bells' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, bronze and green foliage. In summer orange and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, 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 'Hellskloof Bells'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Hellskloof Bells'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe "Hellskloof Bells" Reaches about 2 feet tall. Its lanceolate gray-green leaves turn maroon in sunlight, complementing pendent tubular flowers transitioning from pink to soft pastel orange. Hardy to 20°F, it thrives in well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. Hybridized by Brian Kemble in 1991, it combines the beauty of Aloe pearsonii from South Africa's Richtersveld with the resilience of Aloe mitriformis from the Western Cape. Ideal for garden beds or potted displays.

Learn more about Aloe "Hellskloof Bells"

This plant has been grown in a 2 ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry root" (without soil).

By: Dry Oasis Plants

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How to Grow Aloe 'Hellskloof Bells'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous