Aloe 'Donnie'

Also Known As

Aloe 'Bright Star'
Aloe 'Donnie'™

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe 'Donnie' plant details

Aloe 'Donnie' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. In summer salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Donnie'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, pink, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Donnie'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous aloe hybrid, a Proven Winners selection with rosettes of succulent leaves, these with small white spots and red edges, eventually reaching 2-4" tall and wide. Best in well drained soil in full to part sun. Frost hardy only to 25 °F, mid USDA zone 9, so best kept in containers to be moved indoors in winter. Both heat and drought tolerant in the ground. Let potted plants dry a bit before watering. A nice addition to the succulent collection outdoors or in.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Aloe 'Donnie' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Donnie'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- red
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- salmon
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous