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Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans plant details

Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 var. candicans

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

A Madagascan aloe allied to A. imalotensis. Fleshy, short, medium growing species with delicate pinstriping down each leaf. Lime green and looks best in part shade. Clumping species. Bright red flowers.

Gardening facts about Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans plant

How to Grow Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly 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

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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