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Also Known As

Malagasy Tree Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe vaombe plant details

Aloe vaombe is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, green and red foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. 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 vaombe

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 8 IN - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe vaombe

USDA Zones: 9a - 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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Aloe vaombe is a magnificent succulent tree that can grow up to 12 feet tall or more, with solitary rosettes of cupped-shaped leaves up to 5 feet across. These leaves are greyish-green in color, edged with white serrated 'teeth', and take on a beautiful red hue during winter. The showy, fiery red flowers sprout from erect, branched racemes in mid winter. This stunning Madagascan native is highly drought-tolerant, and does well in most climates and soils. Plant Aloe vaombe in full sun, and water sparingly once established; however, frequent irrigation encourages faster growth. In hot, inland areas, filtered light is beneficial. It can endure temperatures as low as 30F, but severe damage may be sustained below 26F.

By: Dry Oasis Plants

A Madagascar native tree aloe that has striking maroon leaves with white teeth that recurve downwards towards the stem. Can get quite large! Slow growing.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

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Gardening facts about Aloe vaombe plant

How to Grow Aloe vaombe

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
- red
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen