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    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

    Gardening facts about Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau' plant

    How to Grow Aloe vaombe 'High Plateau'

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Texture

      • glaucous

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter

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