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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe cryptopoda plant details

Aloe cryptopoda is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 cryptopoda

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe cryptopoda

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

Aloe Cryptopoda has long, olive-green leaves that grow to about 18 inches in length. This plant is known for its stunning, tricolored flowers that appear in winter and attract wildlife such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. The leaves of Aloe Cryptopoda are narrow and grayish green with reddish-brown, small and pointed teeth along the margins. They are arranged in a rosette on top of a very short, hidden stem.

In winter, Aloe Cryptopoda produces bright orange-red flowers that are attractive to nectar-loving birds. The leaves of the plant will turn yellow when it is stressed. Over time, Aloe Cryptopoda will form colonies from offsets and is commonly used in succulent gardens and xeriscape plantings.

Aloe Cryptopoda is a versatile plant that can be used in dry borders and rock gardens, and it also does well in pots as long as the soil drains well. This plant is native to southern Africa and has a wide distribution in the region. It is very drought tolerant and only needs light summer irrigation.

Aloe Cryptopoda is a low-maintenance plant and does not require any special care.