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Blue Elf Aloe
Aloe 'Blue Elf'
Pronunciation: AL-oh
SKU #06408
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when soil is completely dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A tough, heat loving hybrid for small spaces. Narrow, upright, blue-gray leaves contrast nicely with the pale orange flower spikes. This fuss-free succulent thrives in poor soil - perfect for rock gardens, waterwise borders or containers. Excellent for mass plantings. Foliage tips may have a reddish tinge in extreme temperatures. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Early winter to early spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Houseplant, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; drought tolerant once established. Avoid excess water during cooler months. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
| History | Aloe is derived from the Greek word 'alsos' which means the 'bitter juice from the leaves Blue Elf' is sometimes referred to as California Aloe, and although its parentage and origins are not known, this hybrid is thought to have originated in South Africa. Aloes are naturally found in fast draining, gritty soils, often in the arid and subtropical regions of South Africa. A wide diversity of aloes abound within their native habitat; they freely hybridize, making it difficult to determine hybrid parentage. |
| Lore | Aloes can withstand periods of drought, by storing moisture in their fleshy leaves, which have a resilient waxy cuticle covering their surface. The genus name Aloe is derived from the Greek word 'alsos' which means the 'bitter juice from the leaves. The flowers of the Blue Elf Aloe are a favorite of hummingbirds. |
Details
| Description | A tough, heat loving hybrid for small spaces. Narrow, upright, blue-gray leaves contrast nicely with the pale orange flower spikes. This fuss-free succulent thrives in poor soil - perfect for rock gardens, waterwise borders or containers. Excellent for mass plantings. Foliage tips may have a reddish tinge in extreme temperatures. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Early winter to early spring. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Houseplant, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; drought tolerant once established. Avoid excess water during cooler months. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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History
| History | Aloe is derived from the Greek word 'alsos' which means the 'bitter juice from the leaves Blue Elf' is sometimes referred to as California Aloe, and although its parentage and origins are not known, this hybrid is thought to have originated in South Africa. Aloes are naturally found in fast draining, gritty soils, often in the arid and subtropical regions of South Africa. A wide diversity of aloes abound within their native habitat; they freely hybridize, making it difficult to determine hybrid parentage. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Aloes can withstand periods of drought, by storing moisture in their fleshy leaves, which have a resilient waxy cuticle covering their surface. The genus name Aloe is derived from the Greek word 'alsos' which means the 'bitter juice from the leaves. The flowers of the Blue Elf Aloe are a favorite of hummingbirds. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.