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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-12'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe pretoriensis hybrid plant details

Aloe pretoriensis hybrid is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter red 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe pretoriensis hybrid

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe pretoriensis hybrid

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A solitary rosette-forming Aloe that grows a trunk to as tall as 3 feet and topped with an 18 inch to 3 feet wide head of light bluish-green leaves.
In late fall into winter the single branching inflorescence reaches to 6 feet and rises above the leaves with conical racemes of bright red flowers.

Note - I was recently informed that the batch of seeds these grew from were likely hybrids. It's not clear what the parentage is - but based on the form it could have been a tree aloe of some kind. Still a very cool plant!

Gardening facts about Aloe pretoriensis hybrid plant

How to Grow Aloe pretoriensis hybrid

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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