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Retro Succulents® Guido Aloe
Aloe 'Guido'
Pronunciation: AL-oh
SKU #07778
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when soil is completely dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing rosettes reach 6 to 8 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Clumps of stunning pale green rosettes with creamy white stippling and fringed edges on a rugged succulent. Red-orange flower spikes appear summer through fall. Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant when established - ideal for dry borders, rock gardens, or containers. Suitable for indoor succulent collections. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Cactus (Opuntia); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast-draining soils; indoor plants are best in a cactus soil mix, or equal parts potting soil and sharp sand. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; drought tolerant once established, particularly in coastal regions. Avoid excess water during cooler months. |
| History | This selection is the first release of the Retro Succulents® series, a collection of rough and tough Aloes hybridized by well known Southern California succulent breeder Kelly Griffin, each having a unique rugged appearance and colorful personality. |
Details
| Description | Clumps of stunning pale green rosettes with creamy white stippling and fringed edges on a rugged succulent. Red-orange flower spikes appear summer through fall. Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant when established - ideal for dry borders, rock gardens, or containers. Suitable for indoor succulent collections. A frost-tender evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Cactus (Opuntia); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast-draining soils; indoor plants are best in a cactus soil mix, or equal parts potting soil and sharp sand. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; drought tolerant once established, particularly in coastal regions. Avoid excess water during cooler months. |
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History
| History | This selection is the first release of the Retro Succulents® series, a collection of rough and tough Aloes hybridized by well known Southern California succulent breeder Kelly Griffin, each having a unique rugged appearance and colorful personality. |
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About Us
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.