Aloe ‘Verity Nice’

Verity Nice aloe
Low, clustering aloe with zig-zag-patterned leaves and lemon-yellow flowers year-round. Great in pots or well-drained ground.
height 1–2ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, but this one will need a deep watering every couple weeks in dry months. Most aloes will be plump with many bright vibrant leaves during their growth season. It’s natural for these same plants to show stress during their dry season, often turning shades of red, orange or brown, giving added seasonal interest to the succulent garden. During this time the leaves may curl in on themselves, and often shrivel up and shed from the base. If you prefer a lush look, watering once dry will keep them plump. Avoid overhead watering in the crown; when water collects there, it may lead to crown rot.
hardy
to		 26F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Hybrid, Sudan and Somalia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 15–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Once the flower stalks are completely bloomed out and dry, they will come out with a light tug, or can be pruned off low in the crown.
Dried lower leaves can be pulled cleanly off the base. Tipping occurs on aloes when under-watered or in wet conditions without enough drainage.

Special Interest

Hummingbirds love aloes, many of which are pollinated by birds in their native habitat.

This aloe is easily propagated from cuttings. Divide the clump and do your best to get some roots on the pup when it’s taken off. Pot up in well drained soil and wait a week to water.

More Info

A hybrid originating from seeds David Verity provided to the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, and named by HBG for him. Verity was the longtime manager of the Mildred Mathias Botanical Garden at UCLA and a renowned horticultural innovator.