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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

1ga | $19.75

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Aloe 'Brown Betty' plant details

Aloe 'Brown Betty' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chocolate, red, variegated and white foliage. In winter green and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Brown Betty'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: green and salmon blooms in winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Brown Betty'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe 'Brown Betty', a hybrid succulent plant originating from Madagascar, boasts striking foliage and unique flowering characteristics. Typically reaching 4 to 6 inches wide, its rosettes feature reddish-brown leaves with cream spots in winter, transitioning to mid-green with retained spots from spring through fall. Flowering in spring and fall, it produces delicate inflorescences with whitish yellow buds striped green, maturing into salmon-colored flowers with green petal tips. Developed by Karen Zimmerman of the Huntington Botanical Gardens, 'Brown Betty' is a result of a cross between Aloe 'KG# 5' and 'Aumakua Mano'. Thriving in cool sun to light shade and requiring low water irrigation, this evergreen hybrid is moderately frost-tolerant, with a winter hardiness range of 25-30°F. 'Brown Betty' is primarily grown for ornamental purposes, adding visual interest to landscapes whether cultivated in containers or planted in garden beds.

Images of mature specimens shown for reference.

This plant has been grown in a 1ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (with out soil).

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Brown Betty' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Brown Betty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • salmon
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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