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Products > Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans
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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: Madagascar |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Salmon |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe deltoideodonta var. candicans - This stemless or short stemed Aloe from rocky slopes from 2,100 to 2,600 feet elevation in the mountainous Fianarantsoa province of southern central Madagascar. It produces pups from the base to make a cluster of rosettes with pale green 6 to 8 inch long by 2 inch wide leaves with prominent darker green parallel lines and straw colored margins. It has been shy to bloom for us but is described as having a short branched or unbranched conical inflorescence with green tipped pale orange flowers that open to near white and deflex downward. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well drained soil and water occasionally in summer months. We have had this plant outside during cold nights to 25 F without any damage. This is an attractive plant for a small to medium sized container or in a well drained spot in the dry garden. The specific epithet "deltoideodonta" means triangular teeth in reference to the shape of the teeth on the leaf marigin and the variety name "candicans" meaning whitish (or becoming white) is likely in reference to the flower color which fades to near white. We received this plant from Aloe hybridizer John Bleck.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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