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Aloe arborescens 'Compton'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6'-9'
  • W: 6'-9'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Aloe arborescens 'Compton' plant details

Aloe arborescens 'Compton' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter orange and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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, dry when dormant. 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 arborescens 'Compton'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, winter interest, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe arborescens 'Compton'

USDA Zones: 9b - 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

Gardening facts about Aloe arborescens 'Compton' plant

How to Grow Aloe arborescens 'Compton'

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • orange
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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