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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink & White |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Parentage: (Aloe deltoideodonta hybrid) |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: Unknown |
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Aloe deltoideodonta 'Sparkler' A very attractive short squat aloe with rosettes of broad bronze-green leaves that are heavily marked with small white spots and edged with small soft white teeth. Unlike the heavier more terminal orange flowers of the species, this plant has 12 to 18 inch tall few branched inflorescence bearing slender white tipped pink flowers that are well spaced along the stem. Plant in full sun to light shade and give occasional to infrequent irrigation (guessing a bit here). This is a great looking smaller Aloe that would be nice just for its foliage but its unusual colored flowers add to its charm though it really does not appear to be a form of Aloe deltoideodonta, an aloe from southern central Madagascar, so perhaps of hybrid origin. It reportedly originated from Kelly Griffin, who has done some amazing aloe hybrids in recent years but this one was introduced by Rancho Tissue Technologies. It is plant is also sometimes listed as a selection of Aloe imalotensis var. longiracemosa, a closely related aloe from the Troiara Province of Madagascar but it should not be confused with Aloe 'Sparkler' that comes from South African breeder Leo Thamm's Sunbird Aloes which has narrow gray foliage with greenish yellow flower.
This information about Aloe deltoideodonta 'Sparkler' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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