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    Aloe ecklonis

    Also Known As

    • Grass Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

    Aloe ecklonis plant details

    Aloe ecklonis is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe ecklonis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, serrated leaves, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe ecklonis

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hardy aloe from South Africa at 7,000'. A stemless aloe with lovely, erect, toothed leaves, up to 2' tall, and a short stalk of orange-red flowers in midsummer. Dies back in winter and returns in spring in any spot where it has excellent drainage and gritty soil. Best in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA Zone 8...with that fabulous drainage!

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aloe ecklonis plant

    How to Grow Aloe ecklonis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Aloe polyphylla

    aka Spiral Aloe

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloe polyphylla form by Stan Shebs
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    Aloe cooperi

    aka Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 15"-36"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloe cooperi flower by Stickpen
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    Aloe dorotheae

    aka Aloe 'Sunset', Aloe dorothaea, Aloe dorotheae 'Sunset', Aloe harmsii, Sunset Aloe

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aloe dorotheae foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Aloe dominella

    aka Reynolds Grass Aloe

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-16"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Aloe dominella form by Peter Warren
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    Aloe inyangensis

    aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloe inyangensis flower, foliage, form by tonrulkens
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