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Also Known As
- Malagasy Tree Aloe
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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This plant is available for pickup only ( no shipping )
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
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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
See other plant types of Aloe for your garden
aka Spiral Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15"-36"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
- dry in winter
aka Aloe 'Sunset', Aloe dorothaea, Aloe dorotheae 'Sunset', Aloe harmsii, Sunset Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Reynolds Grass Aloe
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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