Buy Aloe falcata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe falcata plant details

Aloe falcata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red 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 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 falcata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe falcata

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe falcata (Aloaceae) is a summer-flowering species native to the Vanrhynsdorp area. It has become a popular choice for dry garden plantings due to its low-growing, compact habit and outwardly-pointing rosette of leaves. These leaves boast a bluish hue, while the branched inflorescence produces up to a dozen erect flower spikes of dull, brick-red to pinkish-red color. Rarely, pure yellow flowers are observed. What makes this aloe remarkable is that it flowers during the harshest, drought-prone time of year.

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How to Grow Aloe falcata

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
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous