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    Aloe 'Delta Dawn'

    Also Known As

    • Aloe x 'Delta Dawn'
    • Delta Dawn Dwarf Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Aloe 'Delta Dawn' plant details

    Aloe 'Delta Dawn' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot, blue and green foliage. In summer red 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 'Delta Dawn'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen apricot, blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Delta Dawn'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 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 hybrid Aloe from Kelly Griffin, with pale sage green leaves with peachy coral raised markings which deepen in color with cool temperatures. Grows slowly, but does produce offsets for bigger clubs over time. Grows to 6-8" tall.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Aloe 'Delta Dawn' plant

    How to Grow Aloe 'Delta Dawn'

    • 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
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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