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Aloe ortholopha hybrid is a fast-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter flowers emerge. 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
Originates from Zimbabwe where is grows in open grasslands at around 5,000 ft. This open hybrid may be a cross with Aloe excelsa. These specimens have grown quickly, appear to be single stemmed, and have thick, broad leaves making up what will likely become a large rosette. None have grown large enough to flower yet so that particular surprise awaits you.
Grown in a 5ga pot and shipped "dry-root" ( no / or as little as possible soil)

By: Dry Oasis Plants
aka Spiral Aloe
Cactus / Succulent
9a-12
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"

aka Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
8b-11
Height: 15"-36"
Width: 12"-18"

aka Aloe 'Sunset', Aloe dorothaea, Aloe dorotheae 'Sunset', Aloe harmsii, Sunset Aloe
Cactus / Succulent
9b-12
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"

aka Reynolds Grass Aloe
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
9a-12
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 6"-12"

aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
9a-12
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-24"

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