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Aloe suzannae
Also Known As
- Malagasy Tree Aloe
- Tree Aloe
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'-12'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aloe suzannae plant details
Aloe suzannae is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In winter cream 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. 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 suzannae
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe suzannae
- 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
Garden photo gallery of Aloe suzannae
By: Forest & Kim Starr
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Gardening facts about Aloe suzannae plant
How to Grow Aloe suzannae
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
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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