Succulent
Aloe
Aloe
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Solar FlareAloeGeminifloraAloe geminifloraBlue ElfAloe
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$12.95
1 galFrom$19.95
3 galFrom$24.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 2-3 feet (clumping)
About Aloe
Aloe (Aloe spp.) encompasses a diverse group of succulent perennials that thrive outdoors year-round in Northeast Florida, forming evergreen rosettes of fleshy, spined leaves and producing tubular orange, red, or yellow flower spikes from winter through spring that attract hummingbirds and bees. Extremely drought tolerant, they are ideal for sunny, dry beds, rock gardens, and containers in well-drained sandy soil. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- Orange, Red
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Grow Aloe in full sun to light shade; Northeast Florida's intense summer sun suits most aloes well, and sandy, well-drained soil with maximum sun exposure produces the healthiest plants and most prolific bloom.
Water
Aloe is highly drought tolerant once established and thrives in Florida's sandy soils without amendment or supplemental irrigation; water deeply but infrequently during extended drought and avoid overwatering, which causes root rot.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in sandy, fast-draining soil — no amendment needed in typical Northeast Florida sandy loam. Fertilize sparingly with a low-nitrogen, cactus-type fertilizer once in spring; excess nutrients produce lush, weak growth.
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Common questions
Is Aloe a good plant for St. Augustine?
Aloe is a succulent for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet (clumping).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.