Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau'

Also Known As

High Plateau Tree Aloe

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau' plant details

Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green and pink foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 vaombe 'High Plateau'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

This rare “Tree Aloe” forms a 5’ wide rosette perched atop an unbranched trunk that can reach about 10’ tall. Downward arching, elongated, ever-grey-green succulent leaves are edged in white serrated “teeth”. In cool weather, the foliage turns a showy pink, which is especially pretty when paired with the brilliant red flowers that emerge in mid-Winter. Held on the tips of multi-branching flower spikes, they’re much loved by bees and hummers. The seed for this selection was gathered from a colony growing in the high elevations of Southern Madagascar and sports greater tolerance to cold and the occasional short freeze. Deer resistant and extremely drought tolerant once established. Along the coast it needs little to no additional Summer water, but grows fastest with the occasional sip.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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How to Grow Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous