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    Aloe divaricata

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe divaricata plant details

    Aloe divaricata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, bronze and purple foliage. In summer 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 divaricata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and purple
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe divaricata

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful, long stemmed aloe from Madagascar with lavender flesh, orange teeth, and a lush inflorescence with bright red flowers. Very colorful aloe! Some are solitary, some offset regularly along the stem. During hot summer days, the rosette will close when the long leaves curve upwards to shield itself from the solar radiation. Can get up to 7 feet tall and may require staking to keep upright.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aloe divaricata plant

    How to Grow Aloe divaricata

    • 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

      • bronze
      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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