Aloe 'Dental Work'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe 'Dental Work' plant details

Aloe 'Dental Work' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and salmon 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 'Dental Work'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Dental Work'

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 Kelly Griffin hybrid with outstanding colors! Purple - Blue foliage with red teeth. Very nice hybrid, growing to 10" to 12" in the ground, half that size in a pot.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Dental Work' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Dental Work'

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
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- orange
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous