Aloe 'Chocolate'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe 'Chocolate' plant details

Aloe 'Chocolate' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze and chocolate foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. 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 'Chocolate'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Chocolate'

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

A cute little brown/bronze growing miniature aloe. Orange flowers. Rosettes only up to 4" across, offsets regularly.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Chocolate' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Chocolate'

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
- bronze
- chocolate
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen