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Aloe 'Blue Sky'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Aloe 'Blue Sky' plant details

Aloe 'Blue Sky' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot and blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 'Blue Sky'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot and blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Blue Sky'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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

Aloe 'Blue Sky' is a hybrid of Aloe sinkatana and Aloe suprafoliata. Magnificent sky-blue aloe with striking orange teeth, reminiscent of a Florida sunrise. Young plants start off showing distichous growth, like suprafoliata. Flowers prolifically and throughout the spring, summer, and even into fall. Offsets regularly as well.

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Blue Sky' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Blue Sky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled 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

    • apricot
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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