Aloe [silver hybrid]

Also Known As

Aloe 'Silver Hybrid'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-10"

planting zones

10a-12

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Aloe [silver hybrid] plant details

Aloe [silver hybrid] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and spring orange and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 [silver hybrid]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in fall and spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe [silver hybrid]

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

Silvery green leaves marked irregularly with darker green.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe [silver hybrid] plant

How to Grow Aloe [silver hybrid]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen