Aloe 'Oik'

Also Known As

Aloe x 'Oik'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 3"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Aloe 'Oik' plant details

Aloe 'Oik' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with apricot, blue, green, purple and variegated foliage. In spring orange and salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 'Oik'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot, blue, green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Oik'

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

A Karen Zimmerman Hybrid of A. divaricata with medium green leaves with raised coral pink ridges and teeth.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Oik' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Oik'

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
- apricot
- green
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- orange
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous