Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh'

Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and red foliage. In spring and winter orange 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh'

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen blue and red

Mature size: 5 FT - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall

Flowers: orange blooms in spring and winter

Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12

Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade

Watering frequency: occasional - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained