Aloe 'Snowstorm'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Aloe 'Snowstorm' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Snowstorm'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 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 'Snowstorm'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe ‘Snowstorm’ is a succulent featuring thick, green, triangular leaves adorned with a flurry of white spots or bands. Small, white teeth edge the leaves. Displays lovely, orange flowers on a tall stalk. Aloe are small, slow-growing, low maintenance plants. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Aloe ‘Snowstorm’ is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This olive green leaved Aloe with numerous white flecks differs from similarly colored 'Blizzard' with comparatively wider and flatter leaves that take on a chocolate tone in bright sun. Orange tubular flowers are born on wry stems in winter and early spring. shipping 4" pots.

By: Avant Gardens

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Gardening facts about Aloe 'Snowstorm' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Snowstorm'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen