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

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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