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    Aloe spectabilis

    Also Known As

    • Aloe marlothii ssp marlothii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-12'
    • W: 1'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aloe spectabilis plant details

    Aloe spectabilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer red 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe spectabilis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe spectabilis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A synonym of Aloe spectabilis, according to Klopper, R.R. & Smith, G.F. (2010). Reinstatement of Aloe spectabilis. Bothalia 40: 91-93. Fantastic, arborescent species (grows into a tree) with thick, blue leaves and orange or grey colored thorns on the ventral (bottom) side of each leaf. Extremely tolerant of drought and arid conditions. Huge candelabra shaped canopy of red and yellow flowers when mature. A shocking spectacle when this one blooms.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aloe spectabilis plant

    How to Grow Aloe spectabilis

    • 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

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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