Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

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Cynthia Giddy Aloe

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Description

This aloe clumps to form rosettes that are 2' tall and 3' wide. Leaves are stiff, pointed, dark green with white specks that may turn reddish in the fall. Watch out for spines on margins. In early spring through summer, red orange flowers appear above foliage. This succulent tolerates full to part sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.