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The Finger Aloe, a tall silver-green succulent with narrow leaves, grows in a black plastic pot on gravel in a sunny garden.
The Finger Aloe, a potted succulent with long pointed green-gray leaves, sits outdoors among blurred greenery and other plants.
The Finger Aloe succulent features long bluish-green leaves in a pot, displayed outdoors on gravel with blurred plants behind.
Finger Aloe succulent with long, pointed blue-green leaves, shown outdoors against a blurred background of green and red garden plants.
Finger Aloe succulent with long, narrow gray-green leaves displayed outdoors on a wooden surface among plants and gravel.
Close-up of Finger Aloe (Cotyledon Orbiculata Var Oblonga Flavida) in a pot outdoors with slender leaves and soft natural background.
Finger Aloe plant with long, slender grey-green leaves in a black plastic pot, sitting on gravel outdoors and surrounded by other plants.
Finger Aloe (Cotyledon Orbiculata var. Oblonga Flavida) succulent with dense green leaves in a pot, outdoors on gravel in sunlight.
Finger Aloe succulent with long, narrow green stems growing upright and outward from a pot outdoors, blurred trees and sky behind.
Finger Aloe (Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga flavida) in a black plastic pot on outdoor gravel, next to another plant and soil.
Finger Aloe, a perennial succulent with long stems and pinkish-orange flowers, stands on gravel in bright sunlight.
A potted Finger Aloe with pale green stems and pink, bell-shaped flowers sits on a gravel path among colorful plants and lush greenery.
A potted Finger Aloe succulent with long pale green leaves and pinkish bell flowers sits on gravel, surrounded by garden plants.
Finger Aloe, a potted succulent with long pale green leaves and pinkish bell-shaped flowers, shown on gravel in bright sunlight.
Finger Aloe succulent with long stems and orange-pink bell-shaped flowers in a pot on gravel, dry grass in the background.
The Finger Aloe, a tall silver-green succulent with narrow leaves, grows in a black plastic pot on gravel in a sunny garden.
The Finger Aloe, a potted succulent with long pointed green-gray leaves, sits outdoors among blurred greenery and other plants.
The Finger Aloe succulent features long bluish-green leaves in a pot, displayed outdoors on gravel with blurred plants behind.
Finger Aloe succulent with long, pointed blue-green leaves, shown outdoors against a blurred background of green and red garden plants.
Finger Aloe succulent with long, narrow gray-green leaves displayed outdoors on a wooden surface among plants and gravel.
Close-up of Finger Aloe (Cotyledon Orbiculata Var Oblonga Flavida) in a pot outdoors with slender leaves and soft natural background.
Finger Aloe plant with long, slender grey-green leaves in a black plastic pot, sitting on gravel outdoors and surrounded by other plants.
Finger Aloe (Cotyledon Orbiculata var. Oblonga Flavida) succulent with dense green leaves in a pot, outdoors on gravel in sunlight.
Finger Aloe succulent with long, narrow green stems growing upright and outward from a pot outdoors, blurred trees and sky behind.
Finger Aloe (Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga flavida) in a black plastic pot on outdoor gravel, next to another plant and soil.
Finger Aloe, a perennial succulent with long stems and pinkish-orange flowers, stands on gravel in bright sunlight.
A potted Finger Aloe with pale green stems and pink, bell-shaped flowers sits on a gravel path among colorful plants and lush greenery.
A potted Finger Aloe succulent with long pale green leaves and pinkish bell flowers sits on gravel, surrounded by garden plants.
Finger Aloe, a potted succulent with long pale green leaves and pinkish bell-shaped flowers, shown on gravel in bright sunlight.
Finger Aloe succulent with long stems and orange-pink bell-shaped flowers in a pot on gravel, dry grass in the background.

Get ready to smarten up your plant collection with a unique and eye-catching addition - the Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga Flavida, also known as finger aloe and gray sticks. This cotyledon orbiculata variegated, which has grayish-green finger-like chalky leaves that turn a striking purplish color under stress and drought, is sure to be the talk of your indoor space in USDA 9-11. From its light requirements to minimal water needs, this plant is relatively easy to care for. 

Originating from South Africa, this perennial succulent can grow to a height of 2 feet and a diameter of 4 feet, forming a distinctive, dense clump of slowly spreading groundcover that adds plenty of interest and textural goodness and looks great all year long. A cluster of droopy, pale orange bell-shaped flowers blooms in the spring, adding aroma to your space. 

These finger aloe plants favor a well-drained soil mix with specialized succulent potting soil, so it's easy to find a succulent potting mix at Planet Desert.  If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to add some flair to your space, look no further than the Cotyledon Flavida! 

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Pale orange

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

2 ft. tall--4 ft. wide

Plant Type

Perennial succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--pest resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Finger Aloe - Cotyledon Orbiculata Var Oblonga Flavida

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Get ready to smarten up your plant collection with a unique and eye-catching addition - the Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga Flavida, also known as finger aloe and gray sticks. This cotyledon orbiculata variegated, which has grayish-green finger-like chalky leaves that turn a striking purplish color under stress and drought, is sure to be the talk of your indoor space in USDA 9-11. From its light requirements to minimal water needs, this plant is relatively easy to care for. 

Originating from South Africa, this perennial succulent can grow to a height of 2 feet and a diameter of 4 feet, forming a distinctive, dense clump of slowly spreading groundcover that adds plenty of interest and textural goodness and looks great all year long. A cluster of droopy, pale orange bell-shaped flowers blooms in the spring, adding aroma to your space. 

These finger aloe plants favor a well-drained soil mix with specialized succulent potting soil, so it's easy to find a succulent potting mix at Planet Desert.  If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to add some flair to your space, look no further than the Cotyledon Flavida! 

Bloom Season

Spring

Flower Color

Pale orange

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

2 ft. tall--4 ft. wide

Plant Type

Perennial succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--pest resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring
Botanical Name Cotyledon Flavida
Common Name Finger aloe, gray sticks
Dormancy Winter
Family Crassulaceae
Flower Color Pale orange
Genus Cotyledon
Growth Habit Clumped
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Perennial succulent
Propagation By seeds, stem cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized succulent potting soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets(Keep away from Children)
Watering Needs Low

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