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Aloe 'Kid's Kandy'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Aloe 'Kid's Kandy' plant details

Aloe 'Kid's Kandy' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and pink foliage. In summer orange and yellow 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 'Kid's Kandy'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and pink
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Kid's Kandy'

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

Unknown parentage, possibly A. rauhii and A. ciliaris. Spotted blue foliage turns pink in bright light. On tall stems, offsets from base. Flowers resemble candy corns. Good for small pots or dish gardens.

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Kid's Kandy' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Kid's Kandy'

  • 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

    • pink
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 15"-36"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-16"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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