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Aloe deltoideodonta

Also Known As

  • Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans, var. fallax

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe deltoideodonta plant details

Aloe deltoideodonta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer salmon 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 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 deltoideodonta

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe deltoideodonta

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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 deltoideodonta displays plump, light green, pointed leaves with tiny teeth and white specks. In summer, reddish-orange flowers appear on tall stems emerging from the center of the rosette. This variety maxes out at around 1 foot tall.

Gardening facts about Aloe deltoideodonta plant

How to Grow Aloe deltoideodonta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • 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
  • Flower Color

    • salmon
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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