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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe acutissima plant details

Aloe acutissima is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, purple and white foliage. In winter coral, orange and salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe acutissima

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, purple and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: coral, orange and salmon blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe acutissima

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe acutissima is an attractive aloe from Madagascar with interesting foliage colors and winter flowers that does well in the ground or in larger pots. This is a shrubby, fast growing species which can fill an area in a few years, after which it slowly spreads in all directions.

Best when planted in groups of three or more to fully appreciate striking lilac foliage.

Learn more about Aloe acutissima

This plant has been grown in a 2 gallon pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry root" (without soil).

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How to Grow Aloe acutissima

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- white
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- orange
- salmon
- coral
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous