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Also Known As
- Coast Aloe
- Dune Aloe
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 10a-12
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Aloe thraskii plant details
Aloe thraskii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe thraskii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in winter
- Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe thraskii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Aloe thraskii is an impressive architectural feature, with its soaring height, olive green recurved leaves, and environment-inspired design. Its U-shaped cross section and tiny reddish-brown teeth make it easily recognizable. It thrives in coastal areas, but also grows large in areas with wet Winters. It can be planted in raised beds and terraces or used to create an impressive garden backdrop. It also attracts many bees and birds with its flowers.
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This plant has been grown in a 2 ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root"
By: Dry Oasis Plants
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Aloe thraskii
By: Purves, M.
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By: Peter Richardson
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Gardening facts about Aloe thraskii plant
How to Grow Aloe thraskii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aloe for your garden
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Medusa Tree Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 9'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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