Aloe vaotsanda - 4in
Aloe vaotsanda - 4in
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Cold Climates - Add Heat Pack
Cold Climates - Add Heat Pack
For cold climates with upcoming sub-32-degree temperatures within five days of your order, we strongly advise adding a heat pack. Orders without a heat pack will not include one.
To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.
Currently growing - estimated availability Spring/Summer 2025
Aloe vaotsanda, often considered the most handsome Aloe, is a solitary, non-branching tree aloe native to Madagascar. Its distinctive feature lies in its long, tapering leaves that bend and curl inward at the ends, resembling an octopus. These channeled, glaucous leaves tend to grow straight out or down, creating a striking visual effect. During winter conditions, the plant exhibits maroon hues, adding to its allure. The flowers, appearing in winter, are deep red and small, arranged on multibranched inflorescences that point in various directions. Originating from Madagascar, Aloe vaotsanda is similar to A. vaombe but differs notably in its flowering pattern. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, showing moderate cold tolerance down to about 27°F. With its unique foliage, Aloe vaotsanda serves as an excellent focal point in gardens, garnering popularity among enthusiasts.
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Images of mature specimens shown for reference.
This plant has been grown in a 4" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (with out soil).
Current Height: 4 in
Container Size: 4in
USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Frost Tenderness: 27 °F
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