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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe comosa plant details

Aloe comosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and bronze foliage. In summer salmon 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 comosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and bronze
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, endangered, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe comosa

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

An endangered tree aloe species from South Africa. Can get quite hefty and tall. Single flower spike that can get very tall as well. Seed grown, rare plant!

By: Paradise Found Nursery

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Gardening facts about Aloe comosa plant

How to Grow Aloe comosa

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
- blue
Flower Color
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous