Aloe 'Doran Black'

Aloe 'Doran Black' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. 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 'Doran Black'

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae

Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white

Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Doran Black'

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