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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

This is thought to be the showiest turtlehead and the best for gardens. Attractive dark pink flowers top the sturdy stems of rich green foliage in late summer. C. obliqua prefers partial or dappled sunlight (though in BC full sun is fine), consistently mo

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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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Gardening facts about Aloe conifera plant

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