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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe conifera plant details

Aloe conifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In winter yellow 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe conifera

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe conifera

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe conifera is a unique and striking small stemless species with lanceolate-attenuate leaves that are intense blue-green in color and become red-violet in the sun. The pale blue leaves are armed with reddish thorns along their margins, making for an intriguing and textured display. This Aloe produces tight, corn-cob-shaped bright yellow flowers in winter that stand well above the leaves, forming an unbranched cylindrical raceme that is cone-like in appearance. Aloe conifera is an endemic species to Madagascar and is well suited for smaller gardens or as a container plant in mild climates. It tolerates both shade and full sun, making it a versatile choice for any garden.

This plant has been grown in a 1ga pot.

By: Dry Oasis Plants

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How to Grow Aloe conifera

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

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous