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Description
Blue Elf Aloe is a compact stemless succulent that grows in rosettes strongly upright blue-grey toothed fleshy foliage that may be tipped with red in extreme temperatures. Once matured it will put up a thick flowering stalk with pale orange flowers in early spring and intermittently year-round. Grows best in full sun and dry well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Africa |
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Height: |
1' - 2’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Avoid overwatering. Watch for mealybugs and scale. NOTE: while used for skin care and is edible, the gel contains latex and can cause irritation to sensitive individuals.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Distylium, Hardy Ice Plant, Stonecrop
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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