Aloe imalotensis var. longeracemosa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9a-12

Aloe imalotensis var. longeracemosa plant details

Aloe imalotensis var. longeracemosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, bronze and purple foliage. In fall and spring orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - 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 imalotensis var. longeracemosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe imalotensis var. longeracemosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Pale broad, thin green leaves.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about Aloe imalotensis var. longeracemosa plant

How to Grow Aloe imalotensis var. longeracemosa

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

Features

Foliage Color
- bronze
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous