{"title":"Succulents","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"agave-geminiflora-twin-flower-agave","title":"Agave geminiflora – Twin Flower Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave geminiflora\u003c\/em\u003e, the twin flower agave, is a fine leaved succulent forming a dense sphere of narrow dark green leaves, each edged with fine white filaments. Older plants can carry two hundred leaves or more, giving the rosette an unusually soft, almost grassy texture for an agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to part shade in free-draining soil, and it keeps the best colour in an open position. Warm temperate, coastal and drier inland gardens suit it, and established plants take light frost. Growth is slow at about 15 to 30 centimetres a year, with very high drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded, fine textured outline softens hard landscapes without giving up structure. Use it in rockeries, gravel beds, courtyards and low water schemes, or in pots where the shape can be viewed in the round. It sits comfortably beside grasses and soft planting where a rigid agave would jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Twin Flower Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave geminiflora?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a Mexican succulent grown for its dense, spherical rosette of very narrow dark green leaves, each fringed with fine white threads. It carries far more leaves than most agaves, which is why the plant reads as soft and textured rather than sharp. The common name is twin flower agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Twin Flower Agave get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches roughly 0.6 to 0.9 metres in height and up to about a metre across, forming a neat dome. Unlike many agaves it rarely produces offsets, so it stays as a single, well defined rosette instead of spreading into a clump. Plan your spacing around that fixed final size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it have sharp leaves?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe leaves are narrow and flexible with fine white threads along the edges, and there are no marginal teeth at all. There is a slender spine at each leaf tip, but the leaf itself bends rather than stabs. It is one of the friendlier agaves for gardens where people pass close by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHighly. Once established it lives on rainfall through most of southern and coastal Australia and only wants water during prolonged heat. It is a standard choice for waterwise and unirrigated planting schemes. The greater risk is too much water, particularly in heavy soil, where the crown will rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the best agaves for container growing because it stays a single rosette and keeps a clean rounded shape. Use a free-draining succulent mix in a pot roughly the width of the rosette. Water when the mix dries out, and hold off almost entirely through the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere is it best planted in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt suits Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the drier inland, wherever drainage is good and summers are warm. It also grows in south east Queensland, though wet summers there mean it should sit on a mound or in a raised bed. Avoid cold, wet tableland sites in open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Twin Flower Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water it in for the first summer, then only during long dry spells. Trim away dried lower leaves at the base to keep the dome clean. Do not cut the white filaments from the leaf edges. A light spring feed is optional and pruning is never required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46523253129415,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46523253162183,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm","offer_id":46523253194951,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-americana-century-plant","title":"Agave americana – Century Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave americana\u003c\/em\u003e, the Century Plant, is a large evergreen succulent grown for its architecture. Thick blue-grey leaves up to 1.5 metres long spiral out of a single rosette, each edged with hooked teeth and finished with a hard terminal spine. The result is a broad, symmetrical form that holds its shape all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun and sharp drainage are the two requirements, and heavy wet clay is the one thing it will not accept. It adds 20 to 40 centimetres a year, takes light to moderate frost once established, and shrugs off drought, heat, sandy soil and salt wind. Mediterranean, temperate, semi-arid and coastal districts all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rosette settles at roughly 1.5 to 2 metres high and 2 to 3 metres across, so allow room from the start. It works in rockeries, dry creek beds, median strips, coastal banks and courtyard pots. Keep the spined tips well clear of paths and play areas. Once planted it asks for almost nothing, which is the point on low-water sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave americana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is the Century Plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave americana, the Century Plant, is a large evergreen succulent from Mexico, grown across Australia for its architectural form. Thick blue-grey leaves radiate from a single rosette, each with hooked teeth along the margins and a hard spine at the tip. It stores water in those leaves, which is why it copes so well with long dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Agave americana grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA mature rosette stands about 1.5 to 2 metres high and spreads 2 to 3 metres across, and it will pup outwards from there into a wider colony. When the plant finally flowers it sends up a branched spike of 6 to 8 metres, which is short lived but worth allowing headroom for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes the Century Plant really only flower once a century?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo, the name overstates it. In Australian conditions a plant flowers once at somewhere between ten and thirty years old, usually in summer, sending up a tall spike of yellow flowers. That rosette then dies, which is normal for the species. The offsets around its base carry the planting on without any replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave americana drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery. Once established it can go months without irrigation and is one of the most reliable plants for unwatered verges, embankments and coastal sand. It also handles light to moderate frost and salt wind. The one thing it will not tolerate is wet, poorly drained soil, which rots the base far quicker than drought ever harms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Agave americana be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it is a common way to use it on terraces and in courtyards. Choose a wide, heavy container with strong drainage holes and a coarse cactus or succulent mix. Water only when the mix has dried right through. Plants stay smaller in a pot, and the container makes it easy to keep the spines away from foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave americana safe around children and pets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eTreat it with caution. The leaf tips end in a hard spine that can cause a serious puncture injury, the marginal teeth catch skin, and the sap irritates skin and eyes and is toxic if chewed. Plant it well back from paths, play areas and dog runs, and wear gloves and eye protection when handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Agave americana?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant into free-draining or raised soil, water occasionally through the first summer, then leave it alone. No fertiliser is needed in the ground. Remove spent lower leaves with a sharp knife and cut the flower spike down once the display has finished. Offsets can be dug out and replanted or discarded to control spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46628015964359,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46523471036615,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46633972596935,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":46633846243527,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-victoriae-reginae-queen-victoria-agave","title":"Agave victoriae-reginae – Queen Victoria Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave victoriae-reginae, the Queen Victoria Agave, forms a dense dome of short stiff leaves in deep green, each one pencilled with fine white lines along its keel and margins. The rosette is close to geometric, and the white markings against dark green make it one of the most collected of all agaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to light shade and very sharp drainage suit it best; it resents wet soil far more than cold. Growth is genuinely slow, a few centimetres a year, and a specimen takes many seasons to fill out. It is among the hardiest agaves, handling moderate frost, and needs almost no water once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant for close viewing: a glazed pot beside a seat, a pocket in a rock garden, or a group of three in a courtyard bed. The compact habit means it will never outgrow a small space, which makes it dependable in courtyards, roof terraces and narrow entry beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Queen Victoria Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Queen Victoria Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave victoriae-reginae is a compact Mexican succulent forming a dense dome of short, stiff, dark green leaves. Each leaf is marked with fine white lines along its keel and margins, and the rosette is close to geometric. It is evergreen, very slow growing, and among the most sought after agaves for small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Queen Victoria Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt matures at about 30 to 40 centimetres high and 40 to 50 centimetres wide, forming a tight ball, and it takes many years to reach that size. Because the final dimensions are so predictable it is easy to place in a designed bed, and it will not outgrow the space allocated to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly, and there is no way around it. A few centimetres a year is normal, and a plant can take ten years or more to reach full size. That is why advanced specimens are valued. Buy the largest size your project allows rather than expecting a small plant to catch up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun suits it in most districts, and it also accepts light dappled shade without losing form. Drainage matters far more than aspect. In humid subtropical gardens, a position with morning sun and afternoon shade, sheltered from summer downpours, gives the most reliable result. Avoid dense shade, which loosens the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It is one of the hardiest agaves and established plants take moderate frost, which makes it usable in Canberra, the New South Wales tablelands and inland Victoria. The condition is sharp drainage, since cold wet soil rots the crown where cold dry soil does no harm. Plant high and mulch with gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is close to ideal in a pot. The compact rosette suits a 30 to 40 centimetre glazed container, the slow growth means infrequent repotting, and a pot lets you control drainage completely. Use a gritty succulent mix, water only when it has dried out, and keep it clear of prolonged winter rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Queen Victoria Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKeep it dry and it needs nothing else. Plant in raised free-draining soil, water sparingly in summer and hardly at all in winter, and skip heavy fertiliser, which produces soft growth and spoils the tight form. Remove old lower leaves cleanly at the base and check occasionally for mealybug in the leaf axils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46523726004423,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":46555087601863,"sku":"AGAVIC400MM","price":1090.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-gollum-gollum-jade-plant","title":"Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’ – Gollum Jade Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrassula ovata 'Gollum' is the tubular leaved form of the Jade Plant, an evergreen succulent with green, finger like leaves that open into a small cup at the tip. Sun brings red colouring to those tips. The plant branches freely into a compact, textured mound, with white star flowers in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun to part shade with sharp drainage, using a cactus and succulent mix in pots. Growth is 10 to 25 centimetres a year. Water deeply but rarely once it is settled. It is frost sensitive, so in cold districts keep it under cover or in a pot that can be shifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in containers, courtyards, rockeries and low water garden beds where leaf texture carries the planting. It also holds up indoors near a bright window. Landscapers pair it with gravel mulch and darker foliage so the shape of each individual leaf stays easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Crassula ovata 'Gollum'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Crassula ovata 'Gollum'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is the tubular leaved form of the Jade Plant, an evergreen succulent with green finger like leaves that open into a small cup at the tip. Sun brings red colouring to those tips. It branches freely into a compact, textured mound and produces white star flowers in winter and early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAbout 1 metre tall and 80 centimetres wide in the ground after many years, and noticeably less in a pot. Growth runs at 10 to 25 centimetres a year. The plant thickens rather than stretches, so mature specimens are dense and well branched rather than leggy and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives tighter growth and the red leaf tips the cultivar is grown for, while part shade keeps the foliage plain green and a little softer. Deep shade leads to stretched, weak stems that flop, so give it at least half a day of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, provided it sits near a bright window with several hours of direct light. Indoors it grows slowly and needs far less water, perhaps every two to three weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Turn the pot occasionally so it grows evenly, and move it outside for a spell in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Like other Crassula ovata forms it is frost sensitive, and the swollen leaves mark badly after a cold night. Keep it in frost free positions, under eaves, or in a container that can be moved. Cold wet soil through winter causes more losses than the frost itself does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter into early spring, around June to September, once the plant is a few years old. The flowers are small white to pale pink stars in clusters at the branch tips. A dry, cool autumn and a sunny position make flowering more likely; heavily watered plants often skip it altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Crassula ovata 'Gollum'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply and then leave it alone until the soil is dry, cutting right back over winter. Free draining soil or a succulent mix is essential. Feed lightly in spring if it is potted. Prune to shape whenever you like, and treat any mealybug promptly before it settles into the leaf joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46523872542919,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46523872575687,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm","offer_id":46523872608455,"sku":null,"price":810.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-jade-plant","title":"Crassula ovata – Jade Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrassula ovata, the Jade Plant, is an evergreen succulent shrub with thick, glossy oval leaves on stout branching stems. Leaf edges redden in strong light. Over time the base thickens and the plant takes on the look of a small tree. Clusters of small white to pink star flowers open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to part shade at about 10 to 25 centimetres a year, and needs soil that drains freely. Waterlogged soil causes rot faster than anything else will. Once established it is very drought tolerant. Frost is not tolerated, so grow it under eaves or in a pot that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard choice for pots, courtyards, rockeries and dry garden beds, including balconies that get a few hours of direct light. Commercial plantings use it where evergreen structure is wanted and irrigation is minimal. It holds its shape for years and asks for very little, which is the whole appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Jade Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is a Jade Plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCrassula ovata is an evergreen succulent shrub from southern Africa, grown for its thick, glossy oval leaves and branching, tree like habit. Leaf edges redden in strong sun. Older plants develop a thickened trunk and a dense rounded crown, and clusters of small white to pink star flowers open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn the ground it reaches about 1 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide over many years. In a pot it usually stays under a metre, since the container effectively sets the ceiling. Growth is slow at 10 to 25 centimetres a year, so it takes time to reach full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the most reliable succulents for containers, indoors or out. Use a cactus and succulent mix in a pot with proper drainage. Let it dry out between waterings and never leave it standing in a saucer of water. Indoors it needs a bright spot with a few hours of direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Jade Plants are frost sensitive and the fleshy leaves are damaged by cold, particularly when the soil is also wet. Grow it in frost free positions, under eaves, or in a pot that can be moved into shelter for winter. It handles heat and dry conditions far better than it handles cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter into early spring, so around June to September, on established plants. The flowers are small white to pale pink stars held in clusters across the top of the plant. Flowering is more reliable on plants grown in full sun that get a dry, cool rest through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Crassula ovata is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting and lethargy. If you have animals that browse on plants, keep it on a high shelf, in a hanging position, or outside in a bed they do not use. It is not one for a puppy run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for a Jade Plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply, then let the soil dry completely before the next drink, and cut right back over winter. Full sun to part shade, always with drainage. A light succulent feed in spring is plenty. Prune to shape at any time, and watch for mealybug where the leaves meet the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46526283874503,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46526283907271,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm","offer_id":46526285349063,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"kalanchoe-beharensis-felt-bush","title":"Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe beharensis\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Felt Bush or Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, is a striking evergreen succulent shrub valued for its large velvety silver-grey foliage and bold sculptural form. The triangular leaves are covered in a soft felt-like texture that catches the light, creating dramatic visual contrast in dry, contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar, Kalanchoe beharensis performs reliably in full sun through to part shade with free-draining soil. Once established it is exceptionally drought tolerant, handles heat with ease, and develops a sculptural branching form with age that softens with each season. It is sensitive to frost and to wet feet, so it does best in warm protected positions or as a striking feature in generous containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an architectural evergreen succulent for contemporary, Mediterranean, succulent and dry gardens, in courtyards, large pots and high-impact feature positions, Kalanchoe beharensis brings velvety silver foliage, sculptural form, year-round texture and exceptional drought tolerance to warm Australian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Kalanchoe beharensis Felt Bush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Felt Bush grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKalanchoe beharensis grows to a mature size of approximately 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide, forming an upright sculptural branching shrub over time. Growth is moderate at 20 to 50 cm per year in suitable conditions, and the plant develops increasing character and gnarled branching with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does Kalanchoe beharensis grow best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKalanchoe beharensis performs best in warm climates with full sun to part shade, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives in tropical and subtropical Queensland, coastal NSW, warm parts of Sydney and Adelaide, and is best grown in pots in cooler climates so it can be moved under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Felt Bush drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Kalanchoe beharensis is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins on the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar. Through establishment it needs only light watering, and once established it thrives on natural rainfall and minimal supplementary watering. Overwatering is a much greater risk than underwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Kalanchoe beharensis frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Kalanchoe beharensis is frost sensitive and can suffer damage in frost-prone conditions. It performs best in frost-free or protected positions. In cooler climates it is best grown in a moveable pot that can be brought under cover through winter, or planted in a heavily protected microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Felt Bush grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Kalanchoe beharensis is excellent in large pots, where it makes a dramatic architectural feature. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, choose a generous pot of at least 40 cm diameter to support the sculptural form, and water sparingly. Potted plants can be moved under cover in cooler months in frost-prone areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Felt Bush flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Mature Kalanchoe beharensis produces clusters of small yellow to greenish flowers on tall stems through the warmer months. The flowers are relatively subtle and the plant is valued primarily for its large felted silver foliage and sculptural form rather than its flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Kalanchoe beharensis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKalanchoe beharensis is very low maintenance once established. Water sparingly, especially through cooler months when overwatering risks root rot. Remove older yellowing leaves as required to keep the form clean. Apply a light succulent fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Protect from frost in marginal climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46528815038663,"sku":"KALBEH30","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Kalanchoe-30cm_2.png?v=1780542292"},{"product_id":"kalanchoe-orgyalis-copper-spoons","title":"Kalanchoe orgyalis – Copper Spoons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKalanchoe orgyalis\u003c\/em\u003e, sold as Copper Spoons, is an evergreen succulent shrub with thick spoon-shaped leaves. New foliage emerges a warm cinnamon-copper with a suede-like surface and ages to a silvery grey beneath, so the plant carries two tones at once. The habit is upright and sculptural, branching as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes full sun to part shade and must have free-draining soil. Warm temperate, subtropical and dry inland gardens suit it, and it is frost sensitive, so keep it in a frost-free or sheltered position. Height gain is 15 to 40 centimetres a year. Yellow flowers appear in winter and spring on established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is planted in dry and Mediterranean-style gardens, in courtyard beds, on rockeries and among gravel, and in decorative containers where the copper foliage is seen up close. It suits architectural planting schemes with restrained colour. For a low water garden it supplies foliage interest all year without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Copper Spoons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Copper Spoons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCopper Spoons is the common name for Kalanchoe orgyalis, an evergreen succulent shrub from Madagascar in the Crassulaceae family. It is grown for its thick spoon-shaped leaves, which are copper-bronze when young and silver-grey underneath as they age. The felted surface catches the light and gives the plant a metallic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Copper Spoons grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn the ground it generally forms an upright shrub of about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and around a metre wide over several years, occasionally taller in a warm frost-free spot. It is slow to get there. Container plants and regularly pruned plants stay considerably more compact than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt puts on roughly 15 to 40 centimetres a year, with most of that in the warm months. Growth almost stops over winter, which is normal for the species and not a sign of trouble. Because it is unhurried, an advanced plant is the usual way to get an immediate feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does it grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWarm temperate, subtropical and dry inland districts suit it best, so Brisbane, Perth, coastal New South Wales and the warmer parts of Adelaide and Sydney all work. In Melbourne, Canberra and Tasmania, grow it in a pot or a sheltered courtyard. It dislikes cold wet winters more than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. It is frost sensitive and can be damaged by frost, so it needs a frost-free or protected position such as under a verandah, against a north-facing wall, or beneath a tree canopy. Cold combined with wet soil is the fastest way to lose one. In cold areas keep it in a movable pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is well suited to containers and is often grown that way. Use a free-draining succulent mix, a pot with good drainage, and water only when the mix is dry through. Feed sparingly in spring. Containers also let you shift the plant under cover during a cold or unusually wet spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Copper Spoons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKeep water to a minimum, especially in winter, and never let it sit in wet soil. Full sun to part shade holds the copper tone. Tip prune in spring to encourage branching and remove any leaves that have been marked. A light feed once a year is plenty. Watch for mealybug in the leaf joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46528827424967,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aeonium-arboreum-tree-aeonium","title":"Aeonium arboreum – Tree Aeonium","description":"\u003cp\u003eAeonium arboreum, the tree aeonium, is an evergreen succulent from the Canary Islands that branches into a small shrub, carrying a flat rosette of fleshy green leaves at the tip of each stem. Cone shaped heads of yellow flowers open in spring. The effect is sculptural rather than floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun to light shade in gritty, free draining soil. It grows through the cooler months and rests over summer, when the leaves curl inward and watering should ease right off. Frost damages the soft foliage, so it belongs in frost free coastal and temperate gardens. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight reaches about 1 to 1.5 metres with a spread near 1 metre. It earns its place in waterwise beds, rockeries, coastal gardens, courtyards and wide pots, where the rosettes read as pattern against gravel or stone. Upkeep is minimal once planted, and trimmings strike easily as cuttings to fill any gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Tree Aeonium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Aeonium arboreum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAeonium arboreum, or tree aeonium, is an evergreen succulent from the Canary Islands. It branches into a small shrub with a flat rosette of fleshy green leaves at the end of each stem, so the plant reads as a set of green saucers held on bare stalks. Yellow flower cones appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does tree aeonium grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and close to 1 metre across, with individual rosettes 15 to 20 centimetres wide. Growth is roughly 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Older plants can get top heavy and lean, which is easily fixed by cutting the stems back and re-rooting the tops as cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun to light shade. In coastal and temperate gardens give it as much sun as you can, since shaded plants stretch and the rosettes open out loosely. In hot dry inland positions a little afternoon shade prevents scorching during heatwaves. Under established trees it will survive but never look tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. The fleshy leaves are damaged by frost at or near zero, and a hard frost can kill young plants outright. Grow it in frost free coastal and warm temperate gardens, or keep it in a pot that can be moved under eaves for winter. Cold wet soil is as dangerous as the cold air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYellow conical flower heads open in spring, mainly September to November, on rosettes several years old. The flowering rosette dies once it has set seed, which is normal and not a sign of ill health. Because the plant branches, the remaining heads carry on. Cut the spent stem back to a side shoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the better succulents for containers. Use a wide shallow pot with a free draining cactus and succulent mix, and make sure the drainage hole stays clear. Water only when the mix has dried out, and less again over summer while the plant rests. Pots also let you shift it away from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for tree aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is required. Water through autumn, winter and spring whenever the soil dries out, then cut right back over summer when the plant is dormant and the leaves curl inward. Never leave it standing in wet soil. Remove spent flower stems, and strike the trimmings as cuttings to thicken a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46632854094023,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aeonium-blush","title":"Aeonium hybrida ‘Blush’ – Blush Aeonium","description":"\u003cp\u003eAeonium 'Blush' is a hybrid succulent forming large symmetrical rosettes on short branching stems. Each leaf grades from a pale green centre through cream to pink and red at the margin, and the colouring strengthens as light increases and the weather cools. It is evergreen and low growing, with yellow flower heads in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun for the strongest margins, with light afternoon shade in hot inland areas where variegated leaves can scorch. The soil must drain freely, so a sandy or gritty mix in a raised bed or pot works best. Growth is 15 to 30 centimetres a year. Frost will mark and rot the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants stand around 40 to 60 centimetres tall and spread a little wider as they branch. It suits succulent beds, rockeries, coastal gardens, shallow bowls and courtyard pots, and pairs well with the dark leaved aeoniums. Colour without watering is the point of it, which counts on sites under water restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Blush Aeonium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Blush Aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBlush is a hybrid aeonium, an evergreen succulent forming large flat rosettes on short branching stems. Each leaf grades from a pale green centre through cream to pink and red at the margin, and the colouring strengthens in bright light and cool weather. Yellow flower heads appear in spring on mature rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Blush Aeonium grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eExpect roughly 40 to 60 centimetres tall and a similar spread, with rosettes 15 to 25 centimetres across. It adds 15 to 30 centimetres a year, so it stays a front of bed or container plant rather than a structural shrub. Stems branch slowly, building a low mound of overlapping rosettes over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBright light brings out the pink and red margins, so full sun is best in coastal and mild areas. Where summer afternoons run hot and dry, give it morning sun and afternoon shade, because pale variegated leaves scorch more readily than plain green ones. In heavy shade the colour washes out and stems stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYellow flower heads open in spring, generally September through November. Only mature rosettes flower, and each one dies after setting seed, which is the normal pattern for aeoniums rather than a problem. The rest of the plant continues untouched. Trim the spent stem back to a side shoot to keep the shape tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Frost damages the fleshy leaves and repeated frosts will kill the plant. Grow it in frost free gardens, or in a pot you can move under an eave or verandah for winter. It is just as intolerant of waterlogged soil in cold weather, so drainage is part of the same problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It handles salt air and sandy free draining soils, which is close to the conditions aeoniums evolved on, and coastal areas rarely frost. Plant it into raised beds or gravel mulch, water while it establishes, then largely leave it alone. Strong onshore wind can tatter the rosettes, so some shelter helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Blush Aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater once the soil has dried out, generously from autumn to spring and sparingly over summer while it rests. Do not feed heavily, since rich soil produces soft green growth and washes out the colour. Remove dead lower leaves and spent flower stems, and replant any cuttings straight into the ground to spread it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46632940961991,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aeonium-sunburst-sunburst-aeonium","title":"Aeonium ‘Sunburst’ – Sunburst Aeonium","description":"\u003cp\u003eAeonium 'Sunburst' is a hybrid succulent with the largest rosettes in the group, often 20 to 30 centimetres across. Broad leaves are green through the middle with wide creamy yellow margins that pick up soft pink tones in cool weather. Stems branch slowly into a low candelabra, and the spring flowers are yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright light suits it, though the pale variegation burns in harsh inland summer sun, so morning sun with afternoon shade is safer away from the coast. Free draining soil is essential. It grows through the cooler months, rests in summer and will not tolerate frost. Growth is 15 to 30 centimetres a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants reach about 50 to 60 centimetres tall and wide. Space feature plants 60 centimetres to 1.2 metres apart, or 50 to 80 centimetres for mass planting. It carries succulent borders, gravel gardens, coastal beds and container groupings, and the large rosettes stay legible from a distance, which is useful in public planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Sunburst Aeonium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Sunburst Aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSunburst is a hybrid aeonium grown for the size and colour of its rosettes, which reach 20 to 30 centimetres across. Leaves are green in the middle with broad creamy yellow margins that flush pink in cool weather and strong light. Stems branch into a low candelabra, and yellow flowers appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Sunburst Aeonium grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches about 50 to 60 centimetres tall and a similar width, growing 15 to 30 centimetres a year. The rosettes themselves are the largest of the common aeoniums at 20 to 30 centimetres across. Stems branch and lengthen with age, and the heads can be struck as cuttings to keep plants compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt wants bright light, but the cream variegation burns more easily than plain green foliage. On the coast and in mild districts full sun is fine. Inland, or anywhere summer afternoons run hot and dry, morning sun with afternoon shade gives better leaves. In deep shade the rosettes stretch and flatten out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAllow 60 centimetres to 1.2 metres between feature plants so each rosette is read on its own. For mass planting, 50 to 80 centimetres apart gives continuous cover within a couple of seasons. In containers, one plant per pot looks better than a crowded group once the stems begin to branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. The soft leaves are damaged at or near zero and a hard frost will kill it. Keep it to frost free coastal and warm temperate gardens, or grow it in a container that can be moved under cover for winter. Cold wet soil compounds the damage, so drainage has to be sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the better container succulents. Use a wide shallow pot with free draining cactus and succulent mix and a clear drainage hole. Water when the mix dries out, tapering off through summer while the plant rests. Turn the pot occasionally so the rosettes stay even rather than leaning towards the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Sunburst Aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eGrowth happens in the cooler months, so watering and any light feeding belong to autumn, winter and spring. Over summer it rests and the leaves may curl, which is normal, and water should be sparing. Remove spent flower heads and dead lower leaves, and replant leggy stems as cuttings to keep the planting full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46632959246535,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aeonium-arboreum-schwarzkopf-black-rose-aeonium","title":"Aeonium arboreum ‘Schwarzkopf’ – Black Rose Aeonium","description":"\u003cp\u003eAeonium arboreum 'Schwarzkopf', also sold as Zwartkop or Black Rose, carries the darkest foliage of any common succulent. Large glossy rosettes sit on branching stems and colour from deep burgundy to near black, with a green eye at the centre where new leaves emerge. Yellow flower cones stand above the dark leaves in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun drives that colour. In shade the rosettes fade back towards green and the stems stretch, so give it the brightest spot you have in gritty, free draining soil. It grows through autumn, winter and spring, slows through summer, and needs protection from frost. Water deeply but only once the soil has dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants reach roughly 1 metre tall and 1 metre across as they branch into a multi headed specimen. The contrast works hardest against pale gravel, rendered walls, silver foliage or terracotta, and a single plant holds a large pot beside a doorway. Beyond drainage, sun and spent flower removal there is almost nothing to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Black Rose Aeonium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Black Rose Aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAeonium arboreum 'Schwarzkopf', also sold as Zwartkop, is an evergreen succulent grown purely for foliage colour. Its glossy rosettes turn deep burgundy to near black in strong light, with a green centre where new leaves emerge. Stems branch as the plant ages into a multi headed shrub, and yellow flower spikes appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I get the darkest foliage colour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eGive it the sunniest position you have. Full direct sun through the day is what drives the near black colouring, while in shade the leaves revert towards green and the rosettes stretch open. Lean soil helps too, since heavy feeding pushes soft green growth. Colour is usually deepest through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches about 1 metre tall and 1 metre wide over time, with rosettes 15 to 20 centimetres across, growing 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Stems lengthen and branch as it matures. If a plant gets leggy, cut the heads off with 10 centimetres of stem attached and replant them to start again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Frost marks and rots the soft leaves, and a heavy frost will take out the whole plant. Keep it to frost free coastal and temperate gardens, or grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter. Sharp drainage matters just as much, since cold wet soil kills more plants than cold air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes the plant die after it flowers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnly the rosette that flowers. Aeonium rosettes are monocarpic, so the head producing the yellow flower cone sets seed and then dies back. On a branched plant the other heads keep growing and fill the gap within a season. Cut the spent stem back to a healthy side branch and the plant carries on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and a single specimen in a plain pot shows the colour off well. Use a gritty free draining mix, a container with a working drainage hole, and stand it where it gets full sun. Water only when the mix is dry, easing right off through summer dormancy. Repot every second or third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Black Rose Aeonium?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSun, sharp drainage and restraint with the watering can cover most of it. Soak the soil once it has dried out, more often in the cooler growing months and rarely over summer. Skip rich fertiliser, as a weak feed in autumn is plenty. Remove spent flower heads and any stems that have gone bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46633582592199,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-americana-lion-lion-century-plant","title":"Agave americana ‘Lion’ – Lion Century Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave americana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lion’ is a heavy-set form of the Century Plant with wide blue-grey leaves and a notably regular rosette. The marginal teeth are pronounced and each leaf tip carries a firm dark spine. Its bulk and symmetry make it read as a piece of sculpture rather than as a plant in a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun in gritty, free-draining ground. It handles heat, reflected glare, coastal salt and extended dry weather, and copes with light to moderate frost once the roots are down. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Avoid humidity traps and any position where irrigation runs into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt maturity it holds around 1.5 to 2 metres high and 2 to 2.5 metres across. Use it where a single plant has to carry a space: entry beds, gravel courtyards, roof terraces, roadside verges and large pots. Spacing of 2 to 2.5 metres keeps neighbouring rosettes from clashing as they fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave americana ‘Lion’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave americana ‘Lion’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e‘Lion’ is a robust form of the Century Plant selected for wide blue-grey leaves and a particularly even rosette. The marginal teeth are pronounced and the leaf tips carry a firm dark spine. It behaves like the species in the garden, holding a bold sculptural shape all year with almost no attention from anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Agave ‘Lion’ grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA mature rosette sits around 1.5 to 2 metres high and 2 to 2.5 metres across, and offsets will widen the clump over time. Plan for that footprint from the outset, because shifting an established plant of this size is heavy, awkward work and hard on both the plant and the person moving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Agave ‘Lion’ grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt adds roughly 20 to 40 centimetres a year in warm, sunny conditions with sharp drainage, which is quick for a succulent of this scale. Growth slows in cool or shaded positions and through winter. Advanced 100 litre stock gives immediate presence rather than waiting several seasons for the rosette to build size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave ‘Lion’ frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnce established it handles light to moderate frost. Damage happens where frost and wet soil come together, so drainage matters more than the temperature itself. In frost prone inland areas plant on a mound or raised bed, hold off watering through winter, and shelter young plants for their first cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave ‘Lion’ suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the better performers on exposed coastal sites. It takes salt-laden wind, sandy soil and reflected heat without complaint and needs no irrigation once established. Front dune positions with constant salt spray will mark the older leaves, but the plant keeps growing and simply replaces them over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Agave ‘Lion’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor a group where each rosette stays distinct, 2 to 2.5 metres apart matches the mature spread. For a solid mass with rosettes touching, close to 1.5 metres works. As a single feature, keep at least 1.5 metres clear of paths, driveways and seating so the spined tips are out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Agave ‘Lion’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is required. Plant into gritty, free-draining soil in full sun, water sparingly for the first summer, then stop. No feeding is needed in the ground. Cut away damaged lower leaves at the base, remove the spent flower spike, and dig out offsets when the clump starts to crowd what is around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46634252337351,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46634252370119,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46634252402887,"sku":null,"price":1360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-americana-mediopicta-alba-white-striped-century-plant","title":"Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’ – White Striped Century Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave americana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mediopicta Alba’ carries a wide creamy white stripe down the centre of every leaf, framed by blue-grey margins. The rosette is more compact and more upright than the plain species, and the striping is stable enough that a group of plants looks deliberate rather than random.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun and very free drainage, ideally a raised or gravel-mulched bed. The white tissue holds no chlorophyll, so growth sits at the lower end of 20 to 40 centimetres a year and plants stay smaller. Established rosettes take light to moderate frost, coastal exposure and long dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature size is around 1 to 1.5 metres high and 1.2 to 2 metres wide. That scale makes it usable in courtyards, entry planters, rooftop gardens and narrow beds where a full-size Century Plant would overwhelm everything near it. It is the selection to use when a planting needs contrast without adding more flowering colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Alba’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a centre-striped form of the Century Plant, with a broad creamy white band running the length of each leaf and blue-grey margins to either side. The rosette is more compact and more upright than the species, and the striping is stable, so a group of plants looks consistent rather than patchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does ‘Mediopicta Alba’ grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMature size is around 1 to 1.5 metres high and 1.2 to 2 metres wide, noticeably smaller than a plain Agave americana. That contained size is much of its appeal, since it can be used in courtyards, planters and narrow beds where a full-size Century Plant would quickly take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does ‘Mediopicta Alba’ grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 20 to 40 centimetres a year in a warm sunny position, though in practice it is slower than the green species because the white central band carries no chlorophyll. Growth is quickest in the first few years after planting and then steadies as the rosette approaches its final size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan ‘Mediopicta Alba’ be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is one of the better agaves for containers, thanks to its size and its symmetry. Use a wide, shallow pot, a free-draining succulent mix and generous drainage. Water only once the mix is dry through, and less again in winter. A pot also lets you move it under cover during a wet or cold spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes the white striping burn in full sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn coastal and temperate gardens, no. The plant colours best in full sun and the striping stays clean. In hot dry inland positions with reflected heat off paving or walls the white tissue can mark, so a little afternoon shade or a lighter coloured mulch will help. Avoid deep shade, which weakens the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs ‘Mediopicta Alba’ frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEstablished plants take light to moderate frost, although variegated forms are slightly more tender than the plain species. Sharp drainage is the key, because frost on wet soil causes most of the damage. In cold districts, grow it in a pot that can be moved under eaves for winter, or plant on a raised sunny bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for ‘Mediopicta Alba’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant in full sun in gritty soil, water lightly through the first summer and then only in extended dry spells. Use a low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser once a year in containers and none in the ground. Remove damaged lower leaves at the base and separate offsets in spring to keep the rosette looking clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46634672750791,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46634672783559,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46634672816327,"sku":null,"price":1360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-attenuata-blue-flame-blue-flame-agave","title":"Agave attenuata ‘Blue Flame’ – Blue Flame Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Flame’ is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAgave attenuata\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAgave shawii\u003c\/em\u003e, grown for narrow blue-grey leaves that curve upward and outward like a flame. The rosette is soft in outline, with fine teeth along the leaf edges and a blunt tip rather than the dagger point of a Century Plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the strongest blue, though it accepts part shade in hot inland gardens. Drainage must be free. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year. It is drought tolerant once established but frost sensitive, taking only the lightest frost, so in Melbourne, Canberra and the tablelands it belongs against a warm wall or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumps reach around 1 metre high and 1.2 to 1.5 metres across, spreading slowly by offsets. It suits poolside beds, courtyards, coastal gardens, raised planters and mass plantings on batters. Because the leaf tips are soft, it can be used close to seating and paths where a spined agave would be a liability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave ‘Blue Flame’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave ‘Blue Flame’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBlue Flame Agave is a hybrid between Agave attenuata and Agave shawii, grown for narrow blue-grey leaves that curve upward like a flame. It keeps the soft outline of attenuata with better substance and colour from the shawii parent. The leaf margins carry fine teeth, but the tips are blunt rather than dagger pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Blue Flame Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA rosette reaches roughly 1 metre high and 1.2 to 1.5 metres across, and it offsets slowly into a broader clump over several years. That scale suits courtyards and poolside beds, and it also means a group can be planted at around 1 metre centres for a continuous mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Blue Flame Agave frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo, treat it as frost sensitive. Its attenuata parentage means the foliage marks and rots at around minus 2 degrees Celsius, and repeated frost will kill it. It is reliable outdoors in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and along the coast, but in Melbourne, Canberra and the tablelands it wants a sheltered wall or a movable pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Blue Flame Agave have sharp spines?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNot the dangerous kind. The leaf tip is soft and blunt, unlike a Century Plant, so brushing against it does no harm. The leaf edges do carry small fine teeth, so it is not entirely smooth and gloves are still sensible when handling it. It is a reasonable agave to use near seating and pool surrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Blue Flame Agave need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun brings out the strongest blue and the tightest rosette in coastal and temperate gardens. In hot inland positions, or against a west facing wall, part shade through the afternoon prevents leaf burn. Deep shade should be avoided, as the leaves stretch, the colour turns green and the rosette loses its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Blue Flame Agave be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the better agaves for containers. Use a wide pot, a coarse free-draining mix, and let it dry out between waterings. Container growing also solves the frost problem in cooler districts, since the pot can be moved under cover for winter. Repot or top dress every few years as the clump fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Blue Flame Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant into free-draining soil in full sun to part shade, water through the first summer, then only during long dry spells. A light feed of controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps the colour strong. Remove tired lower leaves at the base, divide offsets when the clump becomes congested, and protect it from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46634903535815,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46634903568583,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46634903601351,"sku":null,"price":1360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-attenuata-nova-nova-foxtail-agave","title":"Agave attenuata ‘Nova’ – Nova Foxtail Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave attenuata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Nova’ is a blue-leaved form of the Foxtail Agave, with broad, soft-edged leaves in powdery blue-green arranged in a tight symmetrical rosette. There are no marginal teeth and no terminal spine, which is unusual in the genus and much of the reason this plant is specified so often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes full sun in coastal and temperate gardens and prefers part shade where summers are fierce. The soil needs to drain, since it will rot with wet feet. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Drought tolerance is good once established, but like all attenuata forms it is frost sensitive and marks below about minus 2 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect close to 1 to 1.2 metres high and 1.2 to 1.5 metres wide, with a short trunk developing under older rosettes. It is a standard choice for poolside planting, courtyards, entry beds, raised planters and large pots, and it groups well in threes and fives. Being spineless, it is safe to plant beside a walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave attenuata ‘Nova’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave attenuata ‘Nova’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e‘Nova’ is a blue-leaved form of the Foxtail Agave, with broad, soft-edged leaves in powdery blue-green forming a tight symmetrical rosette. There are no marginal teeth and no terminal spine, which is unusual in the genus. Older plants develop a short curving trunk beneath the rosette. It is among the most widely specified succulents in Australian landscape work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Agave ‘Nova’ grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA mature rosette reaches about 1 to 1.2 metres high and 1.2 to 1.5 metres wide, with a short trunk lifting it slightly over time. Offsets appear around the base and can be left to form a clump or removed to keep a single clean specimen. Allow around 1.2 metres between plants in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Agave ‘Nova’ have spines?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. This is the spineless agave. The leaf margins are smooth and the tip ends in a soft point that will not injure anyone, which is why it is used so heavily around pools, along paths and in childcare and public landscapes. The sap can still irritate skin, so gloves are worth wearing when dividing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave ‘Nova’ frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Like all Agave attenuata forms it is frost sensitive, with foliage marking at around minus 2 degrees Celsius and serious damage below that. It performs reliably in coastal and warm temperate gardens from Melbourne northwards, but in frost prone inland districts it needs a sheltered courtyard, a warm wall or a container that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it prefer sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBoth work, within limits. Full sun in coastal and mild temperate gardens gives the densest rosette and the best blue. In hot dry inland positions, part shade through the afternoon avoids leaf burn. It also holds up better in shade than most agaves, which makes it useful under high canopy or in south facing courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Agave attenuata ‘Nova’ flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMature plants flower in summer, sending up the long arching spike of greenish flowers that gives the Foxtail Agave its name. The flowering rosette dies afterwards, which is normal, and the offsets around it carry the planting on. Cut the spent spike and rosette out at the base once the display has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Agave attenuata ‘Nova’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant in free-draining soil, water regularly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry weather. A light application of controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps the foliage full. Remove lower leaves as they tire and divide offsets every few years. Shelter it from frost and from any ground that waterlogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46634942333127,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45cm\/45L","offer_id":46634942365895,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46634942398663,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-attenuata-silver-trim-silver-trim-foxtail-agave","title":"Agave attenuata ‘Silver Trim’ – Silver Trim Foxtail Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave attenuata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Trim' is a variegated selection of the foxtail agave, forming a broad symmetrical rosette of soft blue-green leaves edged in creamy silver-white. The leaves are spineless, with no sharp point at the tip, and the rosette slowly lifts onto a short thickened trunk as the plant ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun to part shade in free-draining soil. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, coastal and Mediterranean gardens across Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Growth is steady at roughly 20 to 40 centimetres a year. It is very drought tolerant once established, but only lightly frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spineless foliage makes it one of the few agaves that can sit safely beside paths, pools and seating. Use it in courtyards, raised planters, coastal gardens and waterwise landscapes, singly as a feature or massed in drifts. It gives year round structure and colour with almost no ongoing input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Silver Trim Foxtail Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave attenuata 'Silver Trim'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a variegated form of the foxtail agave, a succulent grown for its foliage rather than its flowers. Soft blue-green leaves carry creamy silver margins and build a wide, symmetrical rosette on a short trunk. The leaves have no marginal teeth and no rigid tip, which sets it apart from most other agaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Silver Trim Foxtail Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eExpect around 0.8 to 1 metre in height and 1 to 1.2 metres across once the rosette is fully developed. Older plants lift onto a short thickened trunk, which adds a little height over time. Grown in a container it stays smaller, usually holding to about two thirds of those figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light frost once established, but it is one of the more cold sensitive agaves. Temperatures near or below minus two degrees will mark the leaves, and repeated heavy frost can rot the crown. In colder inland districts, give it a warm sheltered position or grow it in a pot that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it safe to plant beside paths and pools?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Unlike most agaves, this one has no marginal teeth and no rigid spine at the leaf tip, so brushing past it does no harm. That makes it a practical choice for courtyards, pool surrounds and narrow beds along walkways. The sap can still irritate skin, so wear gloves when removing old leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt grows well in containers and is often used that way. Choose a wide pot with generous drainage holes, fill it with a free-draining cactus and succulent mix, and water only once the mix has dried out. Potted plants stay more compact and can be shifted under cover during a cold or very wet spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it in a mass planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSpace plants 1 to 1.2 metres apart for a continuous mass, which lets each rosette reach full width without crowding. For a looser, more open arrangement, stretch that to 1.5 metres. As a single feature, allow at least 1.2 metres of clear ground around the plant so the form reads properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Silver Trim Foxtail Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water deeply but infrequently through the first summer, then only during long dry spells. Pull or cut away the lower leaves as they age to keep the rosette tidy. Feed lightly in spring if growth slows. The main risk is waterlogging, so keep drainage sharp and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46634969268423,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46634969301191,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46634969333959,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":46634969366727,"sku":null,"price":1230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-angustifolia-marginata-variegated-caribbean-agave","title":"Agave angustifolia ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Caribbean Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Marginata’, the Variegated Caribbean Agave, is a smaller upright succulent with narrow blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. The leaves are stiff and held at a steep angle, giving a spiky starburst rather than the low spreading rosette of the larger agaves. Each leaf ends in a hard point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun and gritty, free-draining soil. Warm coastal and subtropical districts from Brisbane to Sydney and across to Perth suit it best. It is the most cold sensitive of the common agaves, taking light frost once established, but hard or repeated frosts damage the foliage, so give it a protected spot in cooler areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature clump reaches roughly 1 to 1.2 metres high and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, and it offsets steadily into a colony. Use it in raised planters, poolside beds, coastal gardens, rockeries and pots. The compact size and bright edges make it useful in small courtyards where a Century Plant would be far too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave angustifolia ‘Marginata’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave angustifolia ‘Marginata’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe Variegated Caribbean Agave is a compact succulent with narrow, stiff blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow and held at a steep upright angle in a starburst rosette. Each leaf ends in a hard point. It comes from Central America and is closely related to the agaves grown commercially for tequila and mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does the Variegated Caribbean Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA single rosette reaches about 1 to 1.2 metres high and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, and it offsets steadily to form a wider clump. That modest size makes it one of the more usable variegated agaves for courtyards, raised beds and containers, where the larger Century Plants are simply impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave angustifolia frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLess so than most agaves. It handles light frost once established, but hard or repeated frosts will scorch the foliage and can kill young plants, so treat it as frost sensitive in cool districts. Warm coastal and subtropical gardens suit it best, and elsewhere it is worth siting under eaves or growing in a movable pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is well adapted to the coast and tolerates salt wind, sandy soil and reflected heat. The sharp drainage of coastal sand suits it, and it needs no irrigation once established. Avoid low-lying spots where water sits after storms, since standing moisture around the crown causes most losses in this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. The upright habit and modest size make it a natural container plant for balconies, entries and poolside terraces. Use a gritty succulent mix and a pot with clear drainage holes, and water only when the mix has dried through. Being in a pot also lets you shift it under shelter during a cold or very wet spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does the Variegated Caribbean Agave flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFlowering happens once, usually in summer, after roughly eight to twenty years, on a tall spike carrying yellow flowers. The parent rosette dies afterwards, which is normal for the genus. Because this species offsets so freely, the clump continues without interruption and the spent rosette can be cut out at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Agave angustifolia ‘Marginata’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant in full sun in free-draining soil, water occasionally through the first summer, then leave it to the weather. Feed only in pots, with a diluted succulent fertiliser once a year. Remove spent lower leaves and thin the offsets when the clump crowds itself. Wear gloves, because the leaf tips are genuinely sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635001675975,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635001708743,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-gypsophila-blue-curl-blue-curl-agave","title":"Agave gypsophila ‘Blue Curl’ – Blue Curl Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave gypsophila\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Curl' is grown for its broad blue-grey leaves, which wave and twist along their length so that no two sit the same way. The rosette is loose and sculptural rather than rigid, with fine teeth picking out each undulating margin. Few agaves look this animated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun and free-draining soil, and the blue colouring deepens under strong light. Coastal, warm temperate and subtropical gardens suit it well, humid districts included. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 centimetres a year, drought tolerance is high, and frost tolerance is limited to a light touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moving leaf edges give a planting a sense of motion that clipped or upright forms cannot match. Use it as a feature in gravel gardens, courtyards, coastal beds and wide pots, ideally where low sun can rake across the foliage. One plant is usually enough in a small space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Blue Curl Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Blue Curl Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a selected form of Agave gypsophila, a Mexican species with soft, wavy leaves. 'Blue Curl' takes that further, producing broad blue-grey leaves that undulate and curl strongly along their length. The result is an open, sculptural rosette quite unlike the stiff, upright agaves most people picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRoughly 0.6 to 0.8 metres tall and 1 to 1.2 metres across at maturity, though the curling leaves make the spread look larger than it measures. Offsets form slowly at the base. Allow at least a metre of clear ground around each plant so the leaf movement is not interrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it grow in humid climates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBetter than most agaves. Agave gypsophila comes from a summer rainfall region, so it copes with the humidity of Brisbane and coastal New South Wales better than dry country species do. Drainage still has to be sharp, and a raised bed or mound is worth the effort in heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnly lightly. Established plants take a brief, light frost, but the soft foliage marks quickly and sustained cold below about minus two degrees will damage the crown. Treat it as a plant for frost free coastal and subtropical gardens, or grow it in a pot that can be sheltered over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEvergreen. The foliage is held year round and there is no dormant period. Older outer leaves gradually dry off and are cut away at the base, but the rosette stays furnished at all times. That reliability is why it is used where a planting has to look complete through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eAre the leaves sharp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe margins carry small, fine teeth and there is a spine at each leaf tip, but the leaves themselves are soft and flexible rather than rigid. It is not a dangerous plant in the way that Agave americana is, though it still pays to set it back from paths where children play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Blue Curl Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater it through the first summer, then only in dry spells. Remove spent lower leaves cleanly at the base. Keep mulch off the crown and make sure water drains away quickly after storms. A light slow release fertiliser in spring supports growth, but the plant gets by without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635047190727,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635047223495,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46635047256263,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-gypsophila-ivory-curls-ivory-curls-agave","title":"Agave gypsophila ‘Ivory Curls’ – Ivory Curls Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave gypsophila 'Ivory Curls' is a variegated form of the Gypsum Century Plant, grown for its soft blue-grey leaves edged in creamy ivory. The leaves are broad and thin for an agave, and they wave and curl along their length, which gives the rosette a loose sculptural look rather than a rigid one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun and sharp drainage, and puts on roughly 20 to 40 centimetres a year, quick for an agave. It is the least cold hardy of the commonly grown agaves, so it suits frost free coastal and subtropical gardens rather than cold inland sites. Drought tolerance is excellent once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it where the foliage can be seen up close: raised beds, courtyard corners, gravel gardens and wide pots. The ivory edge holds all year, so one plant carries a bed through winter when little else is doing anything. Allow about a metre and a half of clear space around each rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Ivory Curls Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Ivory Curls Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIvory Curls Agave is Agave gypsophila 'Ivory Curls', a variegated succulent from Mexico grown for its foliage rather than its flowers. The leaves are soft blue-grey with wide creamy ivory margins, and they wave and curl along their length. It forms a loose open rosette to about a metre across and holds its colour all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Ivory Curls Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eExpect 60 centimetres to 1 metre high and 1 to 1.5 metres wide at maturity, reached in about four to six years in warm conditions. The rosette spreads outward more than upward, so allow a clear circle around it rather than height clearance. Plants held in containers stay smaller, usually around two thirds of those dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Ivory Curls Agave frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnly marginally. Agave gypsophila is the most cold sensitive of the commonly grown agaves, and the leaves mark or rot after frost at or near zero. Treat it as a frost free plant suited to coastal and subtropical gardens. In cooler districts grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover, or plant it beneath eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need full sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the strongest ivory and the tightest form. It will grow in bright part shade, but the leaves stretch, the variegation dulls and the curling is far less pronounced. In inland areas with extreme summer heat a little afternoon shade is fine. Deep shade is not suitable and produces soft, weak growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Ivory Curls Agave be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it is one of the better agaves for containers because the arching leaves suit a raised position. Use a wide pot at least 40 centimetres across with a cactus and succulent mix, and keep the drainage holes clear. Water when the mix has dried through in summer and keep it nearly dry over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Ivory Curls Agave flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFlowering happens in summer on a tall branched spike carrying yellow flowers, but only after many years. Like all agaves it is monocarpic, so the rosette that flowers dies afterwards, usually leaving offsets behind to take its place. Most garden plants are grown for foliage and never flower, so treat it as a bonus rather than an expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Ivory Curls Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant into free-draining soil or raise the bed, water weekly through the first summer, then largely leave it alone. Remove spent lower leaves at the base with a clean knife to keep the rosette tidy. A light slow release fertiliser in spring is enough. Avoid overhead watering in humid weather, which marks the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635150901447,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635150934215,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46635150966983,"sku":null,"price":980.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-blue-glow-blue-glow-agave","title":"Agave ‘Blue Glow’ – Blue Glow Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave 'Blue Glow' is a hybrid between Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui, grown for its narrow blue-green leaves outlined in a fine red and gold margin. The edge catches low sun and appears to glow, which is where the name comes from. The rosette is small, evenly symmetrical and smooth edged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun for the strongest margin colour and soil that drains freely, sand included. Growth is moderate at 15 to 30 centimetres a year, and light to moderate frost is tolerated once established. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. It does not sucker, so it stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of side teeth makes it one of the few agaves worth planting beside a path, a pool surround or a seating area. It suits repeat planting in narrow beds, mass planting on a slope, or a single rosette in a bowl. In small courtyards it gives structure without taking up room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Blue Glow Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Blue Glow Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave 'Blue Glow' is a hybrid between Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui. It forms a small, very even rosette of narrow blue-green leaves, each outlined with a fine red and gold margin that lights up when the sun sits low behind it. It is evergreen, smooth edged along the leaf, and does not sucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Blue Glow Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt matures at about 40 to 60 centimetres high and 60 to 90 centimetres wide, staying in proportion for small gardens. Because it does not produce offsets, a plant occupies the same footprint permanently rather than spreading into a clump, which makes it straightforward to use in tightly planned beds and repeat planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun. The red and gold leaf margin only develops properly in an open position, and the rosette stays tight and symmetrical. In shade the colour fades to plain green and the leaves lengthen and flop. It handles reflected heat from paving, rendered walls and pool surrounds without scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Blue Glow Agave be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it is one of the best agaves for the job. A 40 centimetre pot of free-draining succulent mix holds it for years. Because it does not sucker, the pot stays neat with no offsets to remove. Water when the mix dries out in summer and keep it much drier through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Blue Glow Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor a mass planting where the rosettes just touch at maturity, plant 80 centimetres to 1 metre apart. For clearly separated specimens in a gravel bed, 1.2 metres gives each plant its own space. In a row along a path, 1 metre apart reads as a rhythm without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Blue Glow Agave safe to plant near paths and pools?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is safer than most agaves because the leaf margins carry no teeth. There is still a firm spine at each leaf tip, so keep it around half a metre back from where people walk or swim. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling or moving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Blue Glow Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant into free-draining soil or a raised bed, water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Remove old lower leaves at the base with a clean knife. A light slow release feed in spring keeps the margin colour strong. Keep mulch off the crown, where it holds moisture against the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635243733191,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635243765959,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-celsii-variegata-variegated-agave-celsii","title":"Agave celsii ‘Variegata’ – Variegated Agave Celsii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave celsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata', also listed under its current name \u003cem\u003eAgave mitis\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compact succulent with broad blue-grey leaves striped and edged in creamy yellow. The leaves are soft and gently recurved, building a tight symmetrical rosette that holds its colour through every season of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers full sun to light shade and sharp drainage, and it colours best where light is strong. Warm temperate, subtropical, coastal and drier inland gardens all suit it. Growth is slow, near 15 to 30 centimetres a year. It takes light frost, tolerates drought well and asks for almost no attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small footprint makes it useful where a full sized agave would overwhelm the space. Plant it in courtyards, rockeries, narrow beds, roof terraces and glazed pots, or repeat it along a path edge. Offsets form readily at the base and can be lifted to grow on for other parts of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Variegated Agave Celsii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Agave celsii 'Variegata' get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt settles at roughly 50 to 60 centimetres tall and 60 to 90 centimetres across. Offsets form around the base over time, so a single plant gradually becomes a clump a little wider than that. It is one of the smaller agaves, which is why it works so well in pots and confined garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly. Expect around 15 to 30 centimetres of growth a year in the ground, and less in a pot. A plant from a 40 centimetre container will take two to three seasons to fill out a position in a garden bed. Starting with a larger size is the quickest way to get immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the strongest yellow variegation and the tightest rosette. It will also grow in bright partial shade, though the leaves stretch a little and the colour softens. In very hot inland gardens, some afternoon shade through midsummer helps stop the pale variegated tissue from scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEvergreen. The foliage is held year round, so the plant looks much the same in July as it does in January. Individual lower leaves age and dry off over time and are simply removed, but the rosette itself never goes bare or drops into dormancy the way a deciduous plant does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt takes light frost once established and is hardier than agaves such as attenuata or desmettiana. Brief drops to around minus four degrees are usually tolerated in dry soil. Cold combined with wet soil is the real danger, so drainage matters more here than the temperature reading on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it is one of the better agaves for the job because of its size. Use a free-draining succulent mix and a pot only slightly wider than the rosette. Water when the mix dries out, and much less over winter. Repot every three or four years, or when offsets crowd the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Variegated Agave Celsii?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKeep the soil dry rather than damp, and water only in extended dry periods once the plant has settled. Remove spent lower leaves at the base with a clean knife. Separate offsets in spring if the clump becomes congested. No pruning is needed beyond that, and a light slow release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635285545159,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635285577927,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-guiengola-creme-brulee-creme-brulee-agave","title":"Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave guiengola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crème Brûlée' is a variegated form of the Guiengola agave, with unusually broad, flat silver-blue leaves banded and edged in soft cream. The rosette spreads wide and low, and the leaf surface is smoother and more matt than most agaves, closer to a thick petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun with sharp drainage. It is at its best in warm, dry conditions and suits coastal, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, Perth and Adelaide among them. Growth is slow at around 15 to 30 centimetres a year. Drought tolerance is excellent, but it is genuinely frost sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale, wide leaves stand out against dark walls, gravel and green foliage, so it earns a place as a single specimen rather than a repeated element. Use it in feature beds, courtyards, raised planters and large pots. It is a collector's plant that still performs as proper landscape structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Crème Brûlée Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave guiengola 'Crème Brûlée'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a variegated selection of Agave guiengola, a species from the limestone hills of Oaxaca in Mexico. The leaves are exceptionally broad and flat, silver-blue with creamy variegation, and the rosette stays low and wide. It is grown as a specimen plant for that leaf colour and unusual width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 0.6 to 0.9 metres high and 1 to 1.5 metres across at maturity, so it is wider than it is tall. Give it room, because the broad leaves are the point and a crowded plant loses its flat, layered form. In a large pot it holds to roughly a metre across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNot really. This species comes from a warm, dry, low altitude habitat and it is among the most cold sensitive agaves. Even light frost marks the leaves, and anything below about minus one degree can damage the crown. Grow it in a frost free position, or in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the best colour, the tightest form and the strongest cream banding. It will grow in part shade, but the leaves stretch, the silver dulls and the rosette opens out. In extreme inland heat, a little afternoon shade stops the pale variegated tissue from scorching during a heatwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly, at roughly 15 to 30 centimetres a year, and slower again in cooler districts or in shade. Variegated plants generally grow more slowly than their plain green parents because there is less green tissue doing the work. Expect several seasons before a young plant reads as a proper feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it suitable for a courtyard or small garden?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, provided the position gets sun and the soil drains freely. The plant is low and wide rather than tall, which suits a courtyard floor or a raised bed at seating height where the leaf pattern can be seen properly. Keep the leaf tips clear of walkways, as each carries a firm spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Crème Brûlée Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater sparingly and only once the soil has dried right out, then reduce it further over winter. Remove aged lower leaves at the base. Protect it from frost and from prolonged wet, which are the two things that will kill it. Feed lightly in spring if you want to push growth along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635321950407,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635321983175,"sku":null,"price":870.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-desmettiana-smooth-agave","title":"Agave desmettiana – Smooth Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave desmettiana\u003c\/em\u003e, the smooth agave, is a soft leaved succulent forming a wide, vase shaped rosette of arching blue-green leaves. The foliage is smoother and more supple than that of most agaves, with only fine teeth along the margins and a short firm spine at each leaf tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun to part shade and soil that drains freely, sand included. Warm temperate, subtropical and coastal gardens suit it best, and it handles salt laden wind. Growth is fast for an agave at roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It is very drought tolerant, but only lightly frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quick fill and generous width make it useful where a bed needs covering in a hurry. Use it in coastal plantings, poolside beds, dry gardens and large containers, either as a single specimen or repeated in a row. It reaches usable size faster than almost any other agave on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Smooth Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave desmettiana?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a Mexican succulent grown across Australia for its arching blue-green foliage and clean rosette shape. The common name smooth agave refers to the leaf surface and the fine, low set marginal teeth, which are far less aggressive than those of a species such as americana. It is grown for form rather than flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Smooth Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eQuickly by agave standards, at around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in warm conditions with reasonable moisture. A plant from a 40 centimetre pot generally makes a convincing feature within two seasons. Growth slows markedly in cool weather and in heavy shade, then picks up again with summer warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAbout 0.8 to 1 metre high and 1 to 1.5 metres across at maturity, with the outer leaves arching outward and down. Allow for that full width when siting it, because the leaf tips reach further than most people expect. Plants kept in containers hold to roughly two thirds of that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It tolerates salt laden wind and sandy soil, which makes it a reliable choice for foreshore and near coastal planting on both the eastern and western seaboards. Give it an open position with good drainage. In exposed frontline sites the leaves may mark a little, but the plant itself keeps going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnce, late in life. Like all agaves it is monocarpic, sending up a tall branched spike of yellow flowers over the warmer months after roughly eight to fifteen years, and then dying. Well before that happens it produces offsets around the base, which carry the planting on without any replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it have invasive roots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. The root system is shallow and fibrous and poses no threat to pipes, paving or footings. The only spreading it does is above ground, through offsets that appear around the base of the parent plant. Those are easy to lift and remove if you want to keep the planting contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I look after Smooth Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater it through the first summer to settle the roots, then leave it largely to the weather. Remove tired lower leaves at the base and cut off any flower spike if you would rather keep the plant tidy. Keep heavy mulch away from the crown, and never let it sit in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635365105863,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635365138631,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46635365171399,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-desmettiana-joe-hoak-joe-hoak-variegated-agave","title":"Agave desmettiana ‘Joe Hoak’ – Joe Hoak Variegated Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave desmettiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Joe Hoak' carries broad, gently arching leaves in soft blue-green with wide golden yellow margins and a faint central stripe. The rosette is open and symmetrical, and the leaves are smooth with only fine marginal teeth, giving the plant a relaxed rather than spiky outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes full sun to part shade and needs free-draining soil. Warm temperate, subtropical and coastal gardens suit it, and it stands up to salt wind. Growth runs at about 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Drought is no trouble once it is established, but frost tolerance stops at light and brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong gold edge makes it a natural choice where a planting needs one clear focal point. Set it against dark foliage, rendered walls or pale gravel in courtyards, entry gardens and container groupings. A single well grown plant will carry a small space on its own without any help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Joe Hoak Variegated Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Agave 'Joe Hoak'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a variegated form of Agave desmettiana, named after the plantsman who selected it. The broad blue-green leaves carry wide golden yellow margins and arch outward into an open rosette. It is grown for foliage, has smooth leaf surfaces and only fine marginal teeth, and stays colourful all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Joe Hoak Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAbout 0.8 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.2 metres across at maturity. The arching leaves make the plant look wider than the base suggests, so allow the full spread when placing it. Kept in a container it stays noticeably smaller, generally under 0.7 metres in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the widest, brightest gold margins and the most compact rosette. Part shade is acceptable and the plant still grows well, though the yellow dulls and the leaves lengthen. Deep shade is not suitable, as the rosette opens out and loses the symmetry that makes it worth planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery. Once the roots are established it lives on rainfall through most of coastal and warm temperate Australia, and only needs help during long, hot dry runs. The thick leaves store water, so a missed watering does no harm at all. Overwatering is a far bigger risk than underwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be planted near a pool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is a common poolside plant because it drops very little litter and tolerates reflected heat and splash. The one thing to watch is the firm spine at each leaf tip, so keep the rosette back from the pool edge and from anywhere people are likely to walk barefoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnly once, at the end of its life. Agaves are monocarpic, so after roughly eight to fifteen years the plant throws a tall spike of yellow flowers over the warmer months and then dies back. Offsets formed at the base take over, so the planting continues without needing to be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Joe Hoak Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater it through the first season, then only in extended dry weather. Cut spent lower leaves off flush at the base with a clean knife. Keep drainage sharp, particularly through summer storms in the subtropics. A light spring feed keeps the variegation bright, though it is not strictly necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635396825287,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635396858055,"sku":null,"price":870.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-desmettiana-galactic-traveller-galactic-traveller-agave","title":"Agave desmettiana ‘Galactic Traveller’ – Galactic Traveller Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave desmettiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Galactic Traveller' is a variegated smooth agave with broad blue-green leaves carrying creamy yellow margins and fine green striping through the centre. The leaves arch outward into an open symmetrical rosette, and the variegation is clean and stable rather than patchy or streaked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun to part shade and free-draining soil, sandy or gravelly ground included. It performs through coastal, warm temperate and subtropical Australia, grows quickly at roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, shrugs off dry spells once established and takes light frost but nothing beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale margins lift dark corners and read well from a distance, which is why it is often placed near entries and along walls. Plant it in courtyards, coastal gardens, dry beds and large pots. Its speed means a planting looks resolved within a season or two rather than five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Galactic Traveller Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is 'Galactic Traveller' Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a variegated selection of Agave desmettiana, grown for broad blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. The rosette is open and symmetrical, and the arching leaves give it a softer outline than most agaves. Like the plain species it is grown for foliage, and it holds that colour through the whole year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRoughly 0.8 to 1 metre high and 1 to 1.2 metres wide once mature. The variegated leaf tissue slows growth slightly compared with the plain green form, so it stays a touch more compact. Allow for the arching leaf tips when setting it out near paths or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor a repeated row or mass, set plants 1 to 1.2 metres apart so the rosettes almost touch at maturity without pushing into each other. As a stand alone feature, keep at least 1.2 metres of clear ground around it. Closer spacing fills in sooner but needs thinning later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it grow well in coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It handles salt wind and sandy soil, and it is a dependable performer in foreshore planting from Perth through to the New South Wales and Queensland coasts. Give it an open, well drained position. Variegated foliage can mark a little in the most exposed frontline sites, but the plant recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnly marginally. Light frost is tolerated once the plant is established, but the variegated tissue is the first thing to burn and damage starts around minus two degrees. Treat it as a plant for coastal and mild inland gardens rather than the cold tablelands, unless it is grown in a movable pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEvergreen. The foliage is present year round and the rosette never drops back or goes dormant. Individual outer leaves age and dry off gradually and are cut away at the base, but there is no bare season, which is part of why the plant is used for permanent structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for 'Galactic Traveller' Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater it in over the first summer, then only during long dry spells. Remove old lower leaves cleanly at the base. Keep mulch away from the crown and make sure water never pools around the plant. Feed lightly in spring if you want faster growth, otherwise it is happy left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46635433492679,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46635433525447,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-potatorum-kichiokan-marginata-variegated-butterfly-agave","title":"Agave potatorum ‘Kichiokan Marginata’ – Variegated Butterfly Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave potatorum 'Kichiokan Marginata' is the variegated Butterfly Agave, a small rosette of grey-green leaves banded with soft creamy yellow along both edges. Each leaf is scalloped and tipped with a red-brown spine, and the leaves sit at slightly different angles, which is where the butterfly name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun in temperate districts, or morning sun with afternoon shade where summers are severe, always in a gritty free-draining mix. Growth is slow at 10 to 20 centimetres a year. It handles light frost once established, but the pale variegated tissue marks easily, so shelter it in cold inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts size suits containers, and it is most often grown that way: a wide shallow bowl on a paved terrace, a raised planter beside a doorway, or a pocket near the front of a rockery. Little else at this scale gives the same colour and structure, and it needs watering only occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Variegated Butterfly Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Variegated Butterfly Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is Agave potatorum 'Kichiokan Marginata', a compact Mexican succulent with grey-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. The leaf margins are scalloped and finished with red-brown spines, and the leaves sit at varying angles, giving the rosette the loose butterfly outline that names it. It is evergreen and grown almost entirely for its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is one of the smaller agaves, reaching about 30 to 45 centimetres high and 40 to 60 centimetres wide, and it takes several years to get there. That modest footprint is the reason it is so often used in pots and courtyards, where a larger agave would quickly take over the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly, adding roughly 10 to 20 centimetres a year in warm conditions and almost nothing over winter. Variegated plants are always slower than plain green forms because there is less leaf area doing the work. Allow three to four years from a 30 centimetre pot to a well filled feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun in temperate and coastal gardens gives the best colour and the most compact rosette. Where summer heat is extreme, morning sun with shade from mid afternoon prevents the pale margins scorching. It will grow in bright shade but loses the tight symmetry and the variegation goes flat and dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThis is how most people grow it. A wide shallow bowl 30 to 40 centimetres across suits the low rosette, filled with a gritty cactus mix. Water only once the mix has dried right through, and keep it under eaves during a wet winter. Repot every few years into fresh mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light frost once established, but the variegated tissue marks more readily than green foliage and repeated frosts will scar the leaves permanently. In cold inland gardens grow it in a pot that can be moved, or plant it under a verandah. Coastal and warm temperate districts present no problem at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Variegated Butterfly Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKeep it dry at the root and it looks after itself. Use free-draining mix or raised soil, water sparingly, and feed lightly with a slow release fertiliser in spring. Remove faded lower leaves with a clean knife. Watch for mealybug in the leaf crevices in humid weather and treat early with horticultural oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46638911586503,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46638911619271,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-weberi-webers-agave","title":"Agave weberi – Weber's Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave weberi, Weber's Agave, is a large open rosette of long blue-grey leaves that arch outward and taper to a fine point. Mature leaf margins are almost smooth, unusual in a plant of this size, which gives the whole rosette a softer outline than most big agaves. It builds a broad trunkless mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, free-draining soil and very little else. It grows quickly at 30 to 60 centimetres a year, tolerates salt-laden coastal wind, shrugs off long dry periods and takes light to moderate frost once established. Offsets form around the base and can be lifted and replanted or cut away for a single rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it where there is room: coastal frontages, carpark islands, roadside beds, large rockeries and commercial landscapes that have to survive on rainfall. One plant fills a three metre bed on its own, which makes it an efficient way to cover ground in hot, exposed sites with no irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Weber's Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Weber's Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave weberi is a large evergreen succulent forming an open rosette of long, arching, blue-grey leaves that taper to a fine point. Unusually for an agave of this size the mature leaf margins are almost smooth, so the outline is softer than most. It suckers from the base and is grown as a broad feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Weber's Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA single rosette reaches roughly 1.2 to 1.5 metres high and 2 to 3 metres wide, and clumps spread further as offsets develop. Plan the bed around the width rather than the height. Give it two and a half to three metres of clear ground so the arching leaves are not pushed against paving or walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eQuickly for an agave, 30 to 60 centimetres a year through the warm months given sun and drainage. Plants reach a useful landscape size within two to three seasons, which is why it is often chosen for jobs that need immediate presence. Growth slows sharply over winter and in cold inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Weber's Agave suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the better succulents for the coast. It handles salt-laden wind, sand and the sharp drainage that comes with it, and is used on foreshore reserves and beachside frontages. Sandy soil suits it as it is. Water through dry spells in the first year while roots extend into the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEstablished plants tolerate light to moderate frost. Young plants and recent transplants are more vulnerable, so plant in spring rather than autumn in cold districts and let them settle before winter. As with all agaves, cold combined with wet soil is the danger, and drainage matters more than the minimum temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHighly. Once established it survives on rainfall through long dry periods and is regularly specified for unirrigated sites. Growth is faster with occasional deep watering in summer, so if speed matters, water monthly for the first two years. Beyond that, extra water gives little benefit and can encourage rot in heavy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Weber's Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRemove dry lower leaves at the base to keep the rosette clean, and lift or cut away offsets if you want a single specimen rather than a clump. Wear gloves and long sleeves, as the leaf tips are sharp and the sap can irritate skin. No pruning, feeding or spraying is otherwise needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46638990196935,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46638990229703,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"mangave-burnt-burgundy-burnt-burgundy-mangave","title":"Mangave ‘Burnt Burgundy’ – Burnt Burgundy Mangave","description":"\u003cp\u003eMangave 'Burnt Burgundy' is a hybrid between Agave and Manfreda, grown as a compact evergreen succulent rosette. The broad leaves carry a deep burgundy to purple flush over a green base, with fine darker speckling that shifts through the year. The form is tight and symmetrical, and it holds that shape without attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosette sits at roughly 20 to 40 centimetres high with a slightly wider spread, and builds faster than a true Agave. Full sun deepens the colour, while part shade greens it off. Free draining soil is essential. Light to moderate frost is handled once established, though cold wet soil in winter is the real risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in raised gravel beds, rockeries, courtyards and waterwise plantings, or in a shallow bowl where the rosette can be read from above. Repeated along a bed it gives a clean, modern rhythm. Once it is in the ground the watering can largely stop, which suits low input commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Burnt Burgundy Mangave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Mangave 'Burnt Burgundy'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMangave 'Burnt Burgundy' is a hybrid succulent bred from Agave and Manfreda. It forms a compact evergreen rosette of broad leaves washed in burgundy and purple over a green base, with darker speckling. It keeps the toughness of an Agave but grows faster, colours far more strongly and carries much softer leaf tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Burnt Burgundy Mangave get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe rosette settles at roughly 20 to 40 centimetres high with a spread a little wider than its height. It stays compact for years and does not run, so it holds its shape in a bed or a pot. Offsets appear slowly around the base and can be removed or left to build a clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun is where the burgundy colouring is strongest. In part shade the leaves shift towards green and the rosette opens up and loosens. In the hottest inland districts, shelter from harsh afternoon sun in midsummer prevents scorch on new growth. Anywhere with at least five or six hours of direct light will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, containers suit it well. Use a free draining cactus and succulent mix, a pot with open drainage holes, and something shallow and wide so the rosette can be seen from above. Pots also let you move the plant under cover through a wet winter, which matters more to it than cold does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most of southern Australia. Cold combined with wet soil causes the damage, not the cold on its own. In frost prone gardens, plant it on a mound or into gravel, keep the crown clear of mulch and stop irrigating over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Mangave flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMature plants can send up a tall spike of green flowers in summer, though flowering is irregular and often takes several years. The rosette that flowers usually declines afterwards, but by then offsets have formed around the base and carry the planting on. Cut the spent spike out at the base once it dries off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Burnt Burgundy Mangave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water occasionally through the first summer to settle the roots, then only in long dry spells. Avoid heavy fertilising, since soft growth dulls the leaf colour. Pull off shrivelled lower leaves by hand, use a coarse gravel mulch rather than bark, and never let water sit around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639006056647,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46639006089415,"sku":null,"price":710.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-salmiana-giant-agave","title":"Agave salmiana – Giant Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave salmiana, the Giant Agave, is the largest agave in general cultivation in Australia. Broad grey-green leaves arch out and up from a heavy central rosette, each one channelled down the middle and finished with a long dark spine. A mature plant reads as architecture more than as a garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows fast for the genus, 30 to 60 centimetres a year, in full sun and any soil that drains. Heat, wind, poor ground and long dry spells are handled without irrigation once it has settled, and established plants take light to moderate frost. Suckers appear around the base and can be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale is the point, so it belongs on rural entries, in broad median beds, on batter slopes and in large commercial plantings where a small plant would simply disappear. Allow four metres of clear ground and keep it well back from footpaths, because the leaf tips are genuinely sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Giant Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Giant Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eGiant Agave is Agave salmiana, the largest agave in general cultivation in this country. Broad grey-green leaves curve upward and outward from a heavy rosette, each channelled along its length and tipped with a long dark spine. It is evergreen, suckers from the base to form colonies, and is used where scale is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Agave salmiana grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA mature rosette reaches roughly 1.5 to 2 metres high and 3 to 4 metres wide, and the clump spreads wider again as offsets fill in around it. This is not a plant for a small garden. Allow at least four metres of clear ground and keep it away from footpaths, driveways and fence lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFast for an agave, putting on 30 to 60 centimetres a year in warm conditions with occasional water. A plant from a 40 centimetre pot reads as a substantial feature within three or four years. Growth slows markedly in winter and in cold districts, and stops altogether through a severe dry season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Giant Agave drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eExceptionally. Once established it needs no irrigation across most of mainland Australia and performs on rainfall alone through extended dry periods. It is regularly specified for unirrigated rural entries and roadside beds. Water it monthly through the first summer to get the roots away, and after that only in severe drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, but only once, usually after fifteen to thirty years. The plant sends up a branched spike that can exceed eight metres, carrying yellow flowers through summer. The flowering rosette then dies, leaving the ring of suckers around it to carry the clump on. Cut the spent rosette out at ground level when it collapses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor a run of individual specimens, four metres apart lets each rosette develop fully without the leaves crossing. For a mass planting on a slope or median where the plants are meant to merge, three metres is enough. Suckers will fill the gaps over time, so err on the generous side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Giant Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt needs almost nothing. Remove dry lower leaves at the base with a long handled tool, and dig out unwanted suckers while they are small, which is far easier than waiting. Wear gloves and eye protection when working near it, since the terminal spines are hard and sharp. No feeding or spraying is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639028895943,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46639028928711,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-filifera-thread-agave","title":"Agave filifera – Thread Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave filifera\u003c\/em\u003e, the thread agave, is a compact succulent with narrow dark green leaves marked by white bud imprints and edged with curling white filaments. The leaves pack into a dense, almost geometric rosette, and the fine threads catch the light along every margin of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun to part shade and gritty, free-draining soil. Hardier than most agaves in this range, it takes light to moderate frost once established and grows well in Adelaide, Melbourne and the drier inland. Growth is slow, near 15 to 30 centimetres a year, and drought is never an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detail rewards close viewing, so it earns a spot beside a path, a step or a seating area rather than the back of a bed. Use it in rockeries, gravel gardens, raised planters and shallow bowls. Its small size lets it fit neatly where larger agaves simply cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Thread Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is a Thread Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave filifera is a small Mexican succulent named for the white thread like fibres that peel away from its leaf margins. Narrow dark green leaves are stamped with pale bud imprints left by the way they were packed in the growing tip, and they form a dense, tightly symmetrical rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Thread Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is small, reaching about 40 to 60 centimetres in height and 50 to 70 centimetres across. Offsets appear around the base over time and slowly widen the clump. That compact size is the main reason it is chosen for rockeries, troughs and courtyard beds where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMore so than most agaves sold here. Established plants take light to moderate frost and cope with the winters of Adelaide, Melbourne and much of inland New South Wales. What it will not accept is cold combined with wet soil, so plant it high, in grit, and keep winter watering to nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly, at roughly 15 to 30 centimetres a year, and often less in poor soil or shade. A young plant will take several seasons to reach full size from a small container. The slow rate is an advantage in tight plantings, because the rosette holds its scale for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does it grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt does well anywhere with a dry summer and sharp drainage, so South Australia, Victoria, southern and inland New South Wales, and Western Australia all suit it. It also grows in humid coastal Queensland provided the soil is gritty and open, although wet summers there raise the risk of crown rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be grown in containers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it is well suited to shallow bowls and trough planters where the rosette can be seen from above. Use a gritty succulent mix, let it dry between waterings, and give it as much light as you can. Repot only once offsets have filled the surface, roughly every three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Thread Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLeave it largely alone. Water occasionally through summer and stop over winter. Do not remove the white marginal threads, as they are a feature of the plant rather than dead material. Pull off dried lower leaves and lift crowded offsets in spring. No pruning or regular feeding is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639086043335,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46639086076103,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"agave-ovatifolia-vanzie-vanzie-whales-tongue-agave","title":"Agave ovatifolia ‘Vanzie’ – Vanzie Whale's Tongue Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' is a selected form of the Whale's Tongue Agave, named for its wide cupped leaves. The rosette is unusually even, each leaf overlapping the last in a tight spiral, and the powder blue colouring holds through summer heat and winter wet alike. Leaves are broad, thick and finished with a dark spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun brings out the best colour, and the soil has to drain freely; sitting wet in heavy clay is the one thing it will not accept. It is among the hardiest agaves, taking moderate frost once established, and copes with the cold winters of Canberra, Orange and the Adelaide Hills as readily as coastal warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works as a single specimen in gravel, set against a rendered wall, or repeated along a driveway where the matching rosettes read as a pattern. Slow enough to stay in scale for years, it gives strong shape with almost no ongoing input, which suits low water commercial planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Vanzie Whale's Tongue Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Vanzie Whale's Tongue Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVanzie is a selected form of Agave ovatifolia, a Mexican succulent known as the Whale's Tongue Agave for its wide cupped leaves. The foliage is powder blue with a fine grey bloom, and the rosette is markedly symmetrical. It is evergreen, forms a solitary rosette rather than a clump, and is grown as a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Vanzie Agave grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA mature rosette reaches roughly 0.9 to 1.2 metres high and 1.2 to 1.5 metres wide. It builds slowly and holds its shape rather than sprawling, so the space you allow at planting is the space it will occupy. Grown in a container it stays smaller, generally under a metre across.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 20 to 40 centimetres of added spread a year in good conditions, which is moderate for an agave. Growth is quickest through the warm months and stops over winter. Regular water and a spring feed in the first two years bring it to feature size sooner; after that it asks for very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Vanzie Agave frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, more so than most agaves. Established plants handle moderate frost, including the winters of the tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and inland Victoria, provided the soil drains freely. Cold combined with wet soil is what kills agaves, not cold on its own. Raise the planting position or add gravel to the backfill in heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery. Once the roots are into the surrounding soil, usually after one full summer, it survives on rainfall across most of Australia. An occasional deep watering during a long dry spell keeps the foliage plump and the colour even, but it is not required. Overwatering is the more common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Use a heavy pot at least 50 centimetres wide to balance the rosette, filled with free-draining succulent mix. Potted plants stay more compact and can be moved out of prolonged winter rain. Repot every three or four years, and raise the pot on small risers so water never pools underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Vanzie Agave?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water it in well at planting and through the first summer, then rely on rainfall. Pull off dry lower leaves as they age to keep the rosette clean, and cut any flower spike out at the base if you would rather not have seed. No pruning or spraying is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639151218887,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46639151251655,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"aloe-arborescens-candelabra-aloe","title":"Aloe arborescens – Candelabra Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe arborescens, the Candelabra Aloe, is a large branching succulent shrub with rosettes of toothed blue-green leaves held on multiple stems. Through winter it throws up cone shaped spikes of orange-red flowers, often several at once, standing well clear of the foliage. Mature plants reach around 2 to 3 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun and free draining soil produce the best form and the heaviest flowering. It thrives in coastal, Mediterranean and warm temperate gardens, takes salt wind, and tolerates light to moderate frost once established. Growth is quick for a succulent at 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and it asks for very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used as a large feature specimen, a low informal barrier hedge, a bank stabiliser on dry slopes and in broad mass planting on commercial sites. Honeyeaters work the flowers all winter. Where a big, fast, waterwise shrub is needed on poor ground, few plants fill the space as quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Candelabra Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Candelabra Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches about 2 to 3 metres tall with a similar spread, branching from the base into a broad multi-stemmed shrub. Plants in full sun on lean soil stay more compact, while those in richer soil with regular water grow taller and looser. Container plants stay smaller, usually under 1.5 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFast for a succulent, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year once established. New plants put on height quickly in their first few seasons, then broaden as side branches develop. Warmth and free draining soil drive the growth rate more than fertiliser does, and overwatering slows it by causing root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter into early spring, roughly June to September, which is the main reason it is planted. Each stem produces a tapering spike of orange-red tubular flowers, and a large plant can carry dozens at once. The display lasts four to six weeks and draws honeyeaters and other nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt takes light to moderate frost once established and is grown successfully across southern Australia. Frost damage shows as translucent patches on the leaf tips, which the plant grows out of in spring. Heavy repeated frosts combined with wet soil are the real risk, so plant on a slope or raised bed in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be used as a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It has been used for generations as an impenetrable livestock and security hedge in South Africa, and the same approach works here. Plant 1.5 metres apart for a solid barrier that closes over in three to four years. The toothed leaves deter foot traffic, so keep it away from paths and play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It tolerates salt wind and sandy soil and is widely planted in coastal gardens along the southern and eastern seaboard. It is not suited to front line dune positions with constant salt spray and shifting sand, but performs strongly one row back. Sharp drainage matters more than shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Candelabra Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut spent flower spikes back to the base in spring. Remove dead lower leaves from the stems if you want a clean look, or leave them as a natural skirt. Water occasionally through the first summer only. Renovate leggy plants by cutting the stems back hard in spring, as they reshoot readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639170355399,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46639170388167,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-always-red-always-red-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe hybrida 'Always Red' is a compact clumping succulent with neat rosettes of blue-green leaves and slim spikes of bright red tubular flowers. It flowers heavily through winter and spring, and carries scattered spikes at other times, which is where the name comes from. Plants hold at around 40 to 50 centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to light shade and free draining soil suit it. It handles coastal exposure, heat and long dry spells, along with light to moderate frost once established. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year and the clump widens slowly. Beyond removing old flower spikes there is next to nothing to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size suits low borders, mass planting between paths and driveways, rockeries, courtyard beds and containers on balconies. Councils and body corporates use it where colour is wanted in a bed that gets watered rarely and pruned less. Honeyeaters find the flowers within days of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Always Red Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Always Red Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a compact hybrid landscape aloe selected for long flowering and a tidy clumping habit. The rosettes are blue-green and lightly toothed, and the plant multiplies from the base rather than forming a trunk. It was bred for landscape use, so it flowers young and holds a neat shape without pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Always Red Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRosettes reach roughly 40 to 50 centimetres tall and wide, with flower spikes lifting to around 60 centimetres. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year, and clumps spread slowly outwards to about 60 centimetres over several seasons. The compact habit means it will not swamp neighbouring plants in a mixed bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe main flush runs through winter and spring, roughly June to November, with lighter flowering at other times of year in warm, frost free gardens. The spikes carry bright red tubular flowers that hold for weeks. Cutting spent spikes out at the base keeps new ones coming and stops the clump looking untidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. The compact rosette and shallow roots make it one of the easier aloes for pots, troughs and balcony planters. Use a free draining succulent mix and a pot with open drainage holes. Keep it in the sunniest position available, and cut watering back to almost nothing over the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for mass planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant 400 to 500 millimetres apart for a solid block of foliage that closes over in two seasons, or 600 millimetres if you want individual rosettes to stay visible. As a border along a path, a single row at 450 millimetres gives a continuous edge without crowding the flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Once the roots are established it survives on rainfall through most Australian summers, and the leaves store enough water to carry it through heatwaves. Water fortnightly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry heat. In heavy soil, too much water over winter is the main cause of losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Always Red Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut spent flower spikes back to the base as they finish. Strip off shrivelled lower leaves once or twice a year. Divide crowded clumps in spring and replant the divisions. Feed lightly with a succulent fertiliser in early spring if growth has slowed. Keep mulch clear of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639182938311,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-andreas-orange-andreas-orange-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Andreas Orange’ – Andreas Orange Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Andreas Orange' is a compact evergreen succulent grown for the tall orange flower spikes it throws through the cooler months. The blue-green leaves sit in dense clumping rosettes with soft teeth along the margins, and the blooms lift well clear of the foliage on stiff upright stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun to light shade and soil that drains freely, including sand and gravelly loam. Growth runs at around 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Light to moderate frost is handled once the plant is established, and drought tolerance is excellent. Feeding is rarely needed and watering can taper off after the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in rockeries, courtyard beds, median strips and mass plantings where winter colour is otherwise scarce. It holds its shape in containers and suits coastal and waterwise schemes. The nectar draws honeyeaters in. For a low input planting that still flowers hard, few succulents give this much back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Andreas Orange Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Andreas Orange Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAndreas Orange Aloe is a hybrid Aloe grown as an ornamental flowering succulent. It forms a low clump of thick blue-green leaves and sends up branched spikes of vivid orange tubular flowers through winter and spring. It sits in the Asphodelaceae family and is not an Australian native, though it grows readily across most of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Andreas Orange Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe foliage clump reaches about 50 to 60 centimetres high and a similar width, with flower spikes carrying the display up to roughly 80 centimetres. That keeps it compact enough for narrow beds and containers. Clumps widen slowly by producing offsets around the base, and can be divided if one outgrows its position after several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Andreas Orange Aloe flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFlowering runs through winter and spring, broadly June to November, with the heaviest display in the middle of that window. Warmer coastal gardens usually start earlier than inland ones. Each spike holds colour for several weeks, and cutting spent stems off at the base encourages the clump to keep producing across the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Andreas Orange Aloe frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most temperate coastal and inland districts. Young plants are more vulnerable in their first winter, so plant in spring or early autumn and give the roots a season to settle. In heavy frost areas, choose a position with overhead protection or the shelter of a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Andreas Orange Aloe be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It suits pots well because the root system is modest and the plant tolerates confinement. Use a free-draining cactus and succulent mix, a container with open drainage holes and a sunny position. Water only once the mix has dried through, and repot every three or four years, or whenever the clump has filled its pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Andreas Orange Aloe attract birds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe tubular flowers hold nectar and are worked heavily by honeyeaters through winter, when other nectar sources are thin. Native bees and other pollinators visit as well. Planting several together gives birds a reason to come back, which is part of why this hybrid appears so often in verge and habitat plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Andreas Orange Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is required. Water through the first summer to settle it in, then only in prolonged dry spells. Cut spent flower stems at the base and pull away dried lower leaves once or twice a year. Skip rich fertiliser, which softens growth. Drainage is the thing to get right, since a wet crown in winter is the one reliable way to lose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639210758343,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-big-red-big-red-aloe","title":"Aloe ‘Big Red’ – Big Red Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe 'Big Red' is a hybrid aloe grown as much for its flowers as for its foliage. Thick blue-green leaves build into an upright clumping rosette, and through the cooler months branched spikes of deep red tubular flowers lift well clear of the leaves. The colour holds for weeks and carries a lot of nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun brings the best flowering, though light shade is accepted. Free draining soil is the one real requirement, since soil that stays wet in winter will rot the crown. Once established it handles light to moderate frost and long dry spells, which suits temperate, subtropical and semi-arid gardens. Growth runs at roughly 20 to 50 centimetres a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in waterwise mass plantings, feature borders, coastal beds, rockeries and large containers, and it keeps its form in exposed positions where softer plants collapse. Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers all winter. For a planting that needs almost no water and still delivers a long season of colour, it is a sound choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Big Red Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Aloe 'Big Red'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAloe 'Big Red' is a hybrid aloe in the family Asphodelaceae, selected for its large red flower spikes. It forms an upright clump of thick blue-green leaves edged with pale teeth, and sends up branched flower heads through winter and spring. It is a succulent rather than a shrub, and it is not an Australian native.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Big Red Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe foliage clump settles at roughly 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall and about the same across, thickening as offsets fill in around the parent rosette. Flower spikes lift another 40 to 50 centimetres above the leaves when the plant is in bloom. Expect around 20 to 50 centimetres of growth a year in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Big Red Aloe flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFlowering runs through winter and spring, roughly June to November across most of Australia, with the heaviest display in late winter. Each spike holds colour for several weeks. Cutting spent spikes off at the base keeps the clump tidy and puts the plant's energy back into new rosettes rather than seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Big Red Aloe frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnce established it handles light to moderate frost without damage. Plants in their first winter are more vulnerable, so a sheltered spot or a light cover on the coldest nights helps them through. In districts with heavy or prolonged frost, plant it against a north facing wall or grow it in a pot that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the strongest flowering and the best leaf colour. It will grow in light shade, but the rosettes stretch and the flower spikes come thinner. Six hours of direct sun a day is the practical minimum. In hot inland gardens, morning sun with some afternoon shade is a reasonable compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Big Red Aloe grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Use a wide pot of at least 40 centimetres with a free draining cactus and succulent mix, and make sure the drainage holes stay clear. Standing water is the main cause of failure in containers. Water deeply once the mix has dried out, feed lightly in early spring, and repot every three or four years as the clump fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Big Red Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water deeply but infrequently through the first summer, then only during extended dry spells. Remove spent flower spikes and any dead lower leaves once a year. A light application of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. In humid gardens, watch for scale and mealybug and treat with horticultural oil if they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639305687239,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-broomii-snake-aloe","title":"Aloe broomii – Snake Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe broomii, known as Snake Aloe, is a single stemmed succulent forming a tight symmetrical rosette of broad grey-green leaves edged with dark teeth. The flower spike is the drawcard, a dense column to about 1.5 metres in which overlapping bracts hide the yellow flowers and give it a scaled, snake-like look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from high, cold country in South Africa and Lesotho, so it takes frost better than most aloes, along with heat, wind and drought. Grow it in full sun in gritty, sharply drained soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 20 to 40 centimetres a year, and winter wet is the only real threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is planted as a single accent in rockeries, gravel gardens and raised succulent beds, or repeated at intervals through waterwise plantings. The symmetry reads well in contemporary and minimal designs. It also holds up in exposed inland gardens where softer feature plants tend to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Snake Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Snake Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a stemless South African aloe named for its unusual flower spike, where tightly packed bracts cover the flowers and give the column a scaled appearance. The rosette is broad, low and strongly symmetrical, made up of thick grey-green leaves with dark brown teeth along the margins. It rarely branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Snake Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe rosette reaches roughly 1 metre across and 60 to 80 centimetres tall, with the flower spike lifting to about 1.5 metres. Growth runs at 20 to 40 centimetres a year, so a specimen takes several years to reach full size. It usually stays as a single rosette rather than forming a clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter into spring, roughly July to October. A thick unbranched spike rises from the centre of the rosette carrying yellow flowers almost completely enclosed by pale overlapping bracts. The display holds for a month or more. Flowering does not kill the rosette, unlike some other succulents, and repeats most years once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and more so than most aloes. It grows naturally at altitude in the Drakensberg and on the Lesotho plateau, where snow and hard frost are normal. In Australian gardens it handles frost in inland and tableland districts provided the soil drains freely. Cold plus wet soil causes losses, not cold on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun. It needs strong light to keep the rosette tight, the leaves thick and the grey colouring strong. In shade the leaves stretch, the symmetry is lost and flowering becomes unreliable. It also prefers air movement around the plant, so avoid crowding it with soft leafy neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSharply drained gritty or sandy soil, ideally on a slope or raised bed. It tolerates poor, rocky and shallow ground and low fertility without complaint. On clay, plant it high in a mound of coarse sand, gravel and loam, and mulch with scoria or gravel rather than bark to keep the crown dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Snake Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater sparingly, deeply in summer and almost not at all through winter. Cut the flower spike out at the base once it has finished. Peel off dead lower leaves to keep the rosette clean and discourage pests. No fertiliser is needed beyond a light succulent feed in spring on very poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46639335145671,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-moon-glow","title":"Aloe hybrida 'Moon Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe hybrida 'Moon Glow' is a compact evergreen succulent forming dense rosettes of blue-green to silver-green leaves. Slim upright spikes of soft yellow to apricot flowers rise clear of the foliage through winter and spring. The habit stays tidy at around 40 to 50 centimetres tall and about as wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun to light shade and sharply drained soil, and it will not tolerate waterlogging. Coastal exposure, wind and long dry spells are handled easily, and it copes with light to moderate frost once established. Growth is modest at around 20 to 40 centimetres a year, with the flower spikes lifting higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits mass planting in median strips and garden beds, low borders along paths, waterwise and coastal gardens, courtyard beds and pots. Flowering through the cooler months, when most beds are quiet, is the main reason landscapers repeat it across commercial planting where the maintenance budget is thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Moon Glow Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Moon Glow Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a hybrid landscape aloe bred for compact size and heavy flowering, rather than a wild species. The rosettes are dense and blue-green to silver-green, and the plant clumps slowly from the base. It is grown mainly for the winter and spring flower spikes, which come reliably from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Moon Glow Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRosettes reach roughly 40 to 50 centimetres tall and about the same across, with flower spikes lifting to around 60 to 70 centimetres. It grows 20 to 40 centimetres a year and clumps slowly outwards over time. That compact size is what separates it from the large tree aloes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter and spring, roughly June through to November, with the heaviest flush in the cooler months. The spikes carry soft yellow to apricot tubular flowers and last several weeks. Nectar feeding birds work the flowers all season. Removing spent spikes at the base often brings on a second, lighter flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most coastal and near coastal Australian gardens. In frost prone inland districts the risk is cold combined with wet soil rather than cold alone. Plant on a raised bed or a slope with sharp drainage and it will come through winter unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is well suited to containers thanks to its compact size and shallow root system. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or add coarse sand and gravel to a standard potting mix, and choose a pot with clear drainage holes. Water only when the mix has dried right through, and less again in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. The thick leaves store water and established plants go months without irrigation in temperate and Mediterranean climates. Water weekly through the first summer to settle the roots, then only during extended heat. Overwatering is far more likely to kill it than drought, particularly in heavy soils over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Moon Glow Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut spent flower spikes off at the base once they brown, and pull away shrivelled lower leaves by hand. Feed lightly in early spring with a low nitrogen or succulent fertiliser if growth has stalled. Divide crowded clumps every few years. Keep mulch away from the crown to avoid collar rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46643080626375,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-outback-orange-outback-orange-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Outback Orange’ – Outback Orange Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Outback Orange' is an evergreen clumping succulent grown for its upright orange flower spikes and blue-green rosettes. The flowers stand clear of the foliage on stiff stems, and the leaves carry pale marginal teeth that catch the light. The habit is compact and upright, holding shape without any support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun to light shade in soil that drains quickly. It suits temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical and semi arid districts, and copes with salt wind on coastal sites. Annual growth is roughly 20 to 40 centimetres. Light to moderate frost is tolerated once established, and mature plants need no summer watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used in verge plantings, roundabouts, retail landscapes and residential borders where maintenance budgets are tight and colour is still expected. Group plantings give the strongest result. Dependable winter flowering, evergreen structure and almost no irrigation demand are what put it on so many planting schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Outback Orange Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Outback Orange Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOutback Orange Aloe is a hybrid ornamental Aloe grown for its orange winter flowers and evergreen blue-green foliage. It forms a dense clump of fleshy rosettes and produces branched flower spikes on upright stems. It is a bred garden hybrid in the Asphodelaceae family, not an Australian native, but it grows easily across much of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Outback Orange Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 20 to 40 centimetres a year in warm, sunny, well drained conditions. That is quick for a succulent, so plants fill a bed within two or three seasons from a 30 centimetre pot. Growth slows in cold or shaded positions and in heavy soil, where root activity is limited over the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does Outback Orange Aloe grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt performs across temperate and warm temperate coastal areas, Mediterranean climates in South Australia and Western Australia, drier inland districts and frost free subtropical gardens. The limits are wet tropical humidity, which encourages leaf rot, and cold tableland or alpine sites with prolonged heavy frost. Everywhere in between suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Outback Orange Aloe suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It tolerates salt laden wind and sandy soil, which is where many flowering plants struggle. Front line dune exposure is asking a lot of it, but anywhere behind the first row of planting it performs well. Sandy coastal soils suit its drainage requirement, and all that is needed is a little organic matter at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Outback Orange Aloe flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter and spring, broadly June through to November. Flowering starts earlier in warm coastal gardens and later inland. Spikes hold their colour for several weeks each, and a mature clump tends to produce successive stems rather than all at once, which stretches the display across the cooler half of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Outback Orange Aloe grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it holds its form well in a container. Use a coarse succulent mix, a pot at least 40 centimetres across for a mature clump, and a position with at least half a day of direct sun. Let the mix dry between waterings and empty any saucers, since standing water is the quickest way to rot the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Outback Orange Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRemove spent flower stems at the base and strip dried lower leaves once a year. Water through the establishment summer, then only in long dry spells. Avoid high nitrogen fertiliser. Snails occasionally chew new growth in wet weather and scale can appear on crowded plants, both easily managed. Otherwise it asks for nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46644145258695,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46644145291463,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-plicatilis-fan-aloe","title":"Aloe plicatilis – Fan Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe plicatilis\u003c\/em\u003e, now also classified as \u003cem\u003eKumara plicatilis\u003c\/em\u003e and known as Fan Aloe, is an evergreen succulent shrub with a branching habit and smooth grey stems. Its strap-like blue-green leaves are arranged in flat opposing fans at each branch tip, a form found in no other aloe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun and genuinely free-draining soil, and prefers its moisture in the cooler months rather than a wet summer. Growth is slow, around 15 to 30 centimetres a year, and scarlet tubular flowers appear in winter. Light frost is tolerated once established, though prolonged cold and wet soil together are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used as a sculptural specimen in gravel gardens, entry beds, courtyards and large containers, reading as a small tree in scale over time. Its slow, deliberate growth means it holds a designed composition for years. For a feature plant that will not outgrow its position, few succulents match it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Fan Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Fan Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFan Aloe is a slow growing evergreen succulent shrub from the winter rainfall region of South Africa. Botanists have moved it out of Aloe into the genus Kumara, so you will see it listed as both Aloe plicatilis and Kumara plicatilis. The name refers to the flat fans of leaves held at each branch tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Fan Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn cultivation it usually reaches around 1.5 to 2.5 metres high and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, though that takes many years given how slowly it grows. Older plants develop a thick, smooth trunk and a rounded branching crown, which is why it is often described as a small tree in miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Fan Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly, roughly 15 to 30 centimetres a year in favourable conditions and less in cool or shaded positions. That pace is part of its appeal in designed spaces, because the plant holds its proportions for a long time. Planting an advanced specimen is the practical way to get scale into a project without waiting a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Fan Aloe need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun produces the tightest branching, the best leaf colour and the strongest flowering. Light shade is tolerated, but the branches lengthen and the fan arrangement becomes less distinct. Avoid shaded, still positions with poor air movement, since these encourage rot at the base of the plant in wet weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Fan Aloe frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light frost once established, but it is not a plant for cold districts with heavy or repeated frost, particularly where winters are also wet. That combination of cold and moisture is what kills it, rather than cold on its own. In marginal areas, plant against a warm wall with sharp drainage beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Fan Aloe be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and container growing suits it because you control the drainage and can keep it out of winter wet. Use a large, heavy pot for stability, a coarse gritty succulent mix and a sunny position. Water sparingly, a little more through the cooler growing months and very little at the height of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Fan Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKeep it on the dry side. Water occasionally over autumn and winter, which is its natural growing season, and largely leave it alone through summer. Remove spent flower stems and dead leaves. Do not prune the branches, since the branching framework is the whole reason it is grown. A light annual top dress of compost is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46644407566535,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46644407599303,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-southern-cross-southern-cross-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Southern Cross’ – Southern Cross Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Southern Cross' is a compact evergreen succulent forming dense rosettes of blue-green leaves with fine pale teeth along the margins. Through the cold months it lifts slender branched spikes of warm orange red flowers above the clump. Foliage and flower are both upright, giving a neat and deliberate outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun to light shade with sharp drainage. Sandy loam, gravel and raised beds all suit it. Growth is about 20 to 40 centimetres a year. It handles light to moderate frost once settled, along with coastal wind, reflected heat off paving and extended dry periods. Maintenance amounts to a tidy up once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits low water garden beds, rock gardens, embankments, carpark islands and courtyard planters. Mass planted, it reads as a textured groundcover with a winter flower layer above it. For sites where irrigation is limited and the planting still has to look intentional, it is a straightforward choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Southern Cross Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Southern Cross Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSouthern Cross Aloe is a hybrid Aloe grown as a flowering ornamental succulent. It makes a clump of thick blue-green rosettes and carries branched flower spikes over winter and spring. Like the other named Aloe hybrids in cultivation here, it was bred for compact habit and heavy flowering rather than collected from the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Southern Cross Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe foliage clump settles at roughly 50 to 70 centimetres high and about the same across, with flower spikes reaching close to 1 metre while in bloom. Clumps widen gradually by producing offsets around the base rather than spreading by runners, so the plant stays where it is put.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Southern Cross Aloe evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEvergreen. The rosettes hold their foliage all year and the plant never goes dormant, so beds keep their structure through winter and summer alike. Old outer leaves dry and shrivel over time and can be pulled away by hand, but that is ordinary renewal rather than seasonal leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Southern Cross Aloe have invasive roots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. The root system is shallow, fibrous and modest in extent, so it can be planted close to paving, edging, retaining walls and service lines without concern. This is one reason it turns up so often in narrow verge beds and planter boxes, where tree and shrub roots would eventually cause problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Southern Cross Aloe frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt takes light to moderate frost once established. Occasional leaf tip burn after a hard morning is cosmetic and grows out. Plants in their first winter are the ones at risk, so autumn or spring planting gives the best start. Very cold tableland gardens with repeated heavy frost are better suited to hardier succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Southern Cross Aloe need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the best flower count and the most compact rosettes. Light shade is tolerated and can help in extreme inland heat, but deep shade produces stretched, floppy growth and very few flowers. A minimum of four to six hours of direct sun is a fair guide for the display it is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Southern Cross Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut spent spikes at the base, remove dried lower leaves annually, and leave it otherwise alone. Water it in over the first summer, then rely on rainfall except in severe drought. No pruning or shaping is required. If drainage is poor, plant on a raised mound rather than trying to correct the soil across a whole bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46646417588423,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-sparkler-sparkler-aloe","title":"Aloe ‘Sparkler’ – Sparkler Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe 'Sparkler' is a compact hybrid aloe that forms dense clumps of neat blue-green rosettes. Slender flower spikes in orange to coral rise above the foliage through winter and spring, often several to a clump. Restraint is what separates this one from the larger hybrids, since it stays in scale in a small bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun to light shade in soil that drains freely, and avoid low spots that stay wet after rain. It tolerates salt-laden coastal wind and copes with light to moderate frost once settled. Drought tolerance is excellent after the first year. Growth is steady at about 20 to 40 centimetres a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact habit suits mass planting, rockeries, courtyard beds, median strips and decorative containers, and it repeats well in rows along a path or driveway. Because it holds its shape without clipping, it is a useful substitute for clipped shrubs in low water designs. Flowering brings honeyeaters into small gardens through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Sparkler Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Aloe 'Sparkler'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAloe 'Sparkler' is a compact hybrid aloe in the family Asphodelaceae. It forms tight clumps of blue-green rosettes and carries slim flower spikes in orange to coral through the cooler months. It is evergreen, keeps its foliage year round, and is grown for its manageable size as much as its flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Sparkler Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIndividual rosettes reach about 40 to 60 centimetres tall, and clumps spread to roughly 60 centimetres to 1 metre across as offsets fill in. Flower spikes lift another 30 to 40 centimetres in season. It grows around 20 to 40 centimetres a year, so it takes two or three seasons to make a full clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Sparkler Aloe for mass planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSpace plants 50 to 60 centimetres apart for a continuous cover that closes over in two to three seasons, or 40 centimetres for a faster result. In a row along a path, 50 centimetres gives an even rhythm without the clumps merging into a single mass. Wider spacing keeps each rosette visible as a distinct form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Sparkler Aloe suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It handles salt-laden wind and sandy soil well, which makes it a practical choice for front line coastal beds where many flowering plants burn. Sandy sites usually need no drainage improvement at all. In heavy soils further back from the coast, plant into a raised or mounded bed instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Sparkler Aloe evergreen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is evergreen and holds its blue-green foliage all year, so the bed never looks empty between flowering seasons. Older outer leaves dry off naturally and can be pulled away. The year round structure is part of why it works in mass planting, where a dormant plant would leave bare ground for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is well suited to pots. Use a container of at least 30 centimetres with a free draining succulent mix and clear drainage holes. Water only when the mix has dried through, and reduce watering further in winter. Divide and repot every few years once the clump has filled the pot, replanting the strongest rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Sparkler Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply through the first summer to establish the roots, then only in long dry spells. Cut spent flower spikes at the base and strip away dry lower leaves once a year. Feed lightly with slow release fertiliser in early spring if growth seems slow. Divide congested clumps every three or four years to keep flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46646431350983,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-spinosissima-spider-aloe","title":"Aloe × spinosissima – Spider Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe × spinosissima\u003c\/em\u003e, the Spider Aloe, is a vigorous evergreen succulent hybrid with narrow arching blue-green leaves edged in soft white teeth. Rosettes spread outward and build into wide clumps over time, and the plant flowers heavily, sending up branched spikes of orange tubular blooms in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to light shade in any free-draining soil, including poor sand and rocky ground. Annual growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres, quick for a succulent. Light to moderate frost, coastal wind and extended drought are all tolerated once established, and no summer watering is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spreading habit makes it useful on embankments, batters, wide verges, erosion prone slopes and large scale mass plantings where the brief is coverage rather than a specimen. It is also a strong performer in habitat and wildlife plantings. Where a big area needs filling quickly and permanently, it delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Spider Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Spider Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSpider Aloe is a naturally occurring hybrid Aloe, thought to have arisen from Aloe arborescens crossed with Aloe humilis. It forms spreading clumps of narrow toothed blue-green leaves and flowers prolifically in orange through winter and spring. It is one of the toughest and most widely planted aloes in Australian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Spider Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIndividual rosettes reach about 60 centimetres to 1 metre high, and a clump spreads to around 1.5 metres wide over several years, continuing outwards as offsets root down. Flower spikes stand roughly 30 centimetres above the foliage. Treat it as a spreading groundcover succulent rather than a fixed specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Spider Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 30 to 60 centimetres a year in sun and free-draining soil, which is fast for a succulent and quicker than most of the aloe hybrids. Plants from 30 centimetre pots typically close a mass planting within two seasons. Growth slows markedly in shade, or in heavy soil that holds winter moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Spider Aloe for mass planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAbout 1 to 1.2 metres apart suits its spreading habit and gives closed cover within roughly two years. On slopes and batters where quick coverage matters, 80 centimetres is reasonable. Planting tighter than that wastes plants, because the clumps merge and the outer rosettes lean as they compete for light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Spider Aloe attract birds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, noticeably. It flowers heavily through winter and spring, and the tubular orange flowers are a strong nectar source for honeyeaters and lorikeets at a time when little else is out. Native bees work the flowers too. It is one reason this aloe turns up so often in habitat and biodiversity plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Spider Aloe safe around pets and children?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe leaf margins carry firm teeth, so it is worth setting it back from paths where small children play. Like other aloes, the sap contains compounds that can cause stomach upset if the leaves are eaten, so it is not the best choice within reach of dogs that chew plants. It is not otherwise hazardous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Spider Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut spent flower stems at the base and pull out any dead rosettes from the centre of an ageing clump, which keeps it looking deliberate. Water through the first summer only. It needs no fertiliser. Every few years, lift and replant rooted offsets from the edge if the middle of a clump has thinned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46646444785863,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-striata-coral-aloe","title":"Aloe striata – Coral Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe striata\u003c\/em\u003e, the Coral Aloe, is an evergreen succulent forming a broad symmetrical rosette of smooth blue-grey leaves edged with a fine coral pink line. The margins carry no spines, which is unusual in the genus and gives the plant a soft, clean outline. Coral pink flowers follow in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to light shade and free-draining soil are the requirements. It suits temperate, coastal, Mediterranean and semi arid gardens, and grows at about 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Light to moderate frost is handled once established, as is salt wind. Established plants need no summer irrigation in most districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used in mass plantings, gravel beds, rockeries, coastal gardens and wide containers, and is often chosen where the foliage has to carry the planting outside the flowering season. The spineless leaves make it a sensible pick beside paths and seating. Reliable, structural and undemanding to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Coral Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Coral Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCoral Aloe is an evergreen succulent from South Africa, grown for its wide blue-grey rosettes and coral pink flowers. Its leaf margins are smooth rather than toothed, which sets it apart from most aloes and makes it easier to place near paths and seating areas. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Coral Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA single rosette reaches around 45 to 60 centimetres high and 60 to 90 centimetres wide, with branched flower stems rising to roughly 1 metre. Plants produce a few offsets over time and form a loose group rather than a dense clump, so the mature footprint stays predictable in a designed bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Coral Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor mass planting, 80 centimetres to 1 metre apart gives even cover while allowing each rosette to develop its shape. For feature planting where individual plants are meant to be read separately, 1 to 1.5 metres is the right spacing. Closer than 80 centimetres and the rosettes distort as they compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Coral Aloe flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter into spring, broadly June to November, with the peak usually in late winter. The flowers are coral pink to soft orange, carried in flat topped heads on branched stems above the foliage. Each stem lasts several weeks, and the nectar attracts honeyeaters through a lean part of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Coral Aloe need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun brings out the blue-grey leaf colour and the pink margins most strongly, and gives the best flowering. Light shade is tolerated and can prevent leaf scorch in extreme inland heat. In deeper shade the rosette opens out, the colour turns greener and flowering becomes unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Coral Aloe suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It handles salt wind and sandy soil well, and coastal drainage suits its dislike of wet roots. It is widely used in beachside gardens along the southern and eastern coasts. Avoid the most exposed front line dune positions, but anywhere with a little shelter it performs without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Coral Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut flower stems at the base once they have finished and remove any dried outer leaves. Water it in over the first summer and then only during prolonged dry spells. It needs no fertiliser in reasonable soil. Watch for mealybug in crowded plantings, and avoid overhead watering, which leaves water sitting in the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648285102279,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46648322883783,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-tangerine-tree-tangerine-tree-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Tangerine Tree’ – Tangerine Tree Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tangerine Tree' is a large evergreen succulent that builds a tall clump of thick blue-green leaves and carries branched spikes of tangerine orange flowers well above them. It is one of the taller flowering aloe hybrids, with enough presence to stand on its own as a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wants full sun and free-draining soil, and rewards both with heavy flowering. Growth runs at around 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Light to moderate frost, salt wind, poor sandy ground and long dry summers all sit within its range. Once established it is effectively unirrigated in most temperate Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a feature clump in gravel gardens, at the end of a driveway, in large raised planters, or repeated along a boundary for rhythm. Its scale lets it hold its own beside walls and hard landscaping. Where a low water planting needs a focal point rather than a hedge, this does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Tangerine Tree Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Tangerine Tree Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eTangerine Tree Aloe is a hybrid Aloe grown for its tall orange flower spikes and bold evergreen foliage. Despite the name it is not a tree, but a large clumping succulent that builds height over several years. The flowers are the reason it is grown, appearing when little else in the garden is in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Tangerine Tree Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eA mature clump reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres high and roughly 1 metre wide, with flower spikes carrying colour to about 2 metres in season. It is considerably larger than the compact aloe hybrids, so allow a metre or more of clear space around it when setting out a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Tangerine Tree Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRoughly 20 to 40 centimetres a year given sun, warmth and drainage. Plants put on leaf quickly in their first few seasons, then slow as they approach full size and start directing energy into flowering instead. Cold, shade and heavy wet soil all reduce that rate noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Tangerine Tree Aloe flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThrough winter and spring, broadly June to November, with mature clumps producing multiple spikes across the season. Warm coastal gardens tend to open first. The display lasts several weeks per stem, and because flowering coincides with the quietest part of the garden year it carries a lot of visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Tangerine Tree Aloe drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Water stored in the leaves carries it through dry summers, and established plants in most temperate and semi arid districts need no supplementary watering at all. Regular deep watering in the first year builds the root system that makes this possible. After that, the risk is overwatering rather than underwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Tangerine Tree Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor a repeated row or informal screen line, 1.2 to 1.5 metres apart suits its mature spread. As isolated feature clumps, allow 2 metres so each one is read separately. Planting closer than a metre leads to crowded, leaning rosettes and makes access for removing spent flower stems awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Tangerine Tree Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRemove flower stems at the base once they finish and strip dried lower leaves once a year to keep the clump clean. Water in well at planting and through the first summer. Avoid rich fertiliser and heavy mulch against the stem. On clay soils, mound the planting position 20 to 30 centimetres to keep the crown dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648323309767,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":46648323342535,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-venus-venus-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Venus’ – Venus Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Venus' is a compact evergreen succulent grown for soft pink flower spikes held above tight rosettes of blue-green foliage. The pink is unusual among the flowering aloes, which run mostly to orange and red, and it sits comfortably alongside grey foliage plants and pale rendered walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun to light shade and quick draining soil, and performs across temperate, coastal and drier inland gardens. Annual growth is in the order of 20 to 40 centimetres. Light to moderate frost is tolerated once established, as is salt wind. Mature plants get through summer on rainfall alone in most districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits courtyards, small residential beds, planter boxes and mixed succulent plantings where the scale needs to stay contained. Repeated through a border it gives a soft, consistent band of winter colour. For gardeners who want flowers without committing to a watering regime, it is an easy plant to recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Venus Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Venus Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVenus Aloe is a hybrid ornamental Aloe with pink flowers and evergreen blue-green rosettes. It forms a low clump that widens slowly by offsets, and produces slender branched flower spikes in the cooler months. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is a bred garden plant rather than a wild species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat colour are Venus Aloe flowers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePink, ranging from a clear rose through to softer coral tones depending on temperature and light. Cooler weather generally deepens the colour. The individual flowers are tubular and packed in dense heads along branched stems, which makes the pink read strongly from a distance even though each flower is small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Venus Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe foliage clump reaches around 60 to 80 centimetres high and a similar width, with flower spikes taking the display to roughly 1 metre. That keeps it small enough for courtyard beds and large pots, and it does not need cutting back to stay within bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Venus Aloe need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the best flowering and the most compact form. It will tolerate light shade for part of the day, but flowering drops away and the rosettes loosen in anything approaching real shade. Four to six hours of direct sun is the practical minimum for the display it is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Venus Aloe be grown in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Its size and modest root system suit containers, and a pot lets you control drainage precisely. Use a coarse succulent mix, a container around 40 centimetres wide and a sunny spot. Water once the mix has dried right through, less often in winter, and repot or divide every few years as the clump fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Venus Aloe frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light to moderate frost once established. First winter plants are more exposed, so plant in spring or early autumn and let the roots settle before cold weather arrives. Occasional tip damage after a heavy frost grows out in spring. In consistently cold inland gardens, choose a warm, north facing position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Venus Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCut spent flower stems at the base, pull away dried lower leaves once a year, and otherwise leave it be. Water regularly through the first summer, then only during long dry spells. Skip the fertiliser. Check that drainage is genuinely free, because the one common cause of failure is a wet crown over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648367284423,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"aloe-hybrida-winter-bells-winter-bells-aloe","title":"Aloe hybrida ‘Winter Bells’ – Winter Bells Aloe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Bells' is a compact evergreen succulent named for the pendulous bell shaped flowers it carries on upright stems through the cold months. The foliage forms dense blue-green rosettes with lightly toothed margins, and the clump keeps a tidy outline long after flowering has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun suits it best, though light shade is accepted. Drainage matters more than soil type here, and sandy or gravelly ground is ideal. Annual growth is roughly 20 to 40 centimetres. Established plants handle light to moderate frost, coastal wind and dry summers, and get by with no irrigation at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in winter colour beds, rockeries, verge plantings, courtyards and containers, and mass plants well on slopes where mowing is impractical. The flowering season is its strongest argument, filling a gap when most gardens have little to show. Low input, long display, and nothing to rework each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Winter Bells Aloe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Winter Bells Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWinter Bells Aloe is a hybrid Aloe grown for its winter flowering. It forms a clumping evergreen succulent with thick blue-green leaves, and produces stems of hanging bell shaped flowers above the foliage. It is a bred cultivar in the Asphodelaceae family, chosen for compact growth and a long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Winter Bells Aloe flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMainly through winter, from around June, and often continuing into spring as late as October or November. That timing is the reason it is grown. Individual stems hold colour for several weeks, and a mature clump produces them in succession rather than all together, which extends the display considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Winter Bells Aloe grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe clump reaches about 50 to 60 centimetres high and roughly the same across, with flower stems lifting to around 90 centimetres. It stays compact and does not need cutting back. Offsets form around the base over time, gradually widening the clump, and these can be separated and replanted if you want more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does Winter Bells Aloe grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eTemperate and warm temperate coastal gardens, Mediterranean climates through South Australia and southern Western Australia, and drier inland districts all suit it. It also does well in frost free subtropical areas with good drainage. The two limits are the humid wet tropics, where rot becomes an issue, and cold highland sites with prolonged frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Winter Bells Aloe suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Salt wind and sandy soil are both handled without difficulty, and the sharp drainage of coastal sand actually suits it. Give it some shelter from the most exposed front line positions and it will hold form and flower reliably. Sandy sites benefit from a little compost worked in at planting time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Winter Bells Aloe drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eStrongly. The fleshy leaves store water, and an established clump will go through a dry Australian summer without supplementary watering across most temperate and semi arid areas. Water it through the first summer to establish the roots, then step back. Consistent watering after that does more harm than good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Winter Bells Aloe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRemove spent flower stems at the base when the display is over, and tidy dried lower leaves once a year. No pruning or shaping is needed. Water only in extended dry weather after the first season, and keep fertiliser to a minimum. If a clump crowds itself after some years, divide it in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648410538183,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-silver-dollar-silver-dollar-jade","title":"Crassula ovata ‘Silver Dollar’ – Silver Dollar Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Silver Dollar’ is an evergreen succulent shrub with large, almost circular leaves in a soft silver green, often edged with a fine red line where the sun strikes them. The thick stems branch freely and build an upright, sculptural plant that develops a smooth pale trunk in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the best leaf colour, although it accepts bright part shade. Drainage matters more than soil type, so sandy ground, gravel and raised beds all work while heavy clay does not. It is at home in coastal, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, grows 15 to 30 centimetres a year, and takes light frost only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt earns its place in coastal gardens, courtyards, rockeries and dry gravel beds, where the pale foliage lifts darker planting and reads well against rendered walls and timber. Repeat it along a bed for rhythm, or use single plants in wide pots. Little water, little pruning and a long life in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Silver Dollar Jade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Crassula ovata ‘Silver Dollar’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a jade plant cultivar selected for its large, rounded, silver green leaves, which are broader and paler than ordinary jade foliage. It grows as an evergreen succulent shrub with thick branching stems that thicken and go woody with age. Sun exposure brings a fine red rim to the leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Silver Dollar Jade grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 1 to 1.5 metres tall and about 1 metre wide in a garden bed, taking several years to get there. Container plants generally stop closer to 60 to 80 centimetres. Shortening the leading stems keeps it lower and denser if you need it to stay below a window line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it suitable for coastal positions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, it is one of the more reliable succulents near the coast. The waxy leaf surface handles salt spray and the low fertility of sandy soils suits it. Avoid frontline positions with constant strong wind, which snaps the brittle branches, and plant behind a wall, fence or hardier shrub for shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does it grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt performs best in coastal and inland districts of New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, and in the milder parts of Victoria. Dry summers and mild winters suit it. In Tasmania, the tablelands and Canberra it does better in a pot under cover, away from winter wet and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eModerate for a succulent, at about 15 to 30 centimetres a year once settled. Growth happens through the warm months and stalls over winter. Plants in full sun with sharp drainage put on the most growth, while shaded plants grow slowly and stretch. Advanced sizes give you the mature form immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and it is often grown that way. Choose a wide, heavy pot for stability, since the top becomes weighty as the branches thicken. Use a free draining succulent mix, water thoroughly and then let it dry, and repot every three to four years. A pot also lets you shift it out of winter rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Silver Dollar Jade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply but seldom, and almost not at all through winter. One feed in spring with a slow release or succulent fertiliser is plenty. Remove stems damaged by wind or frost, and thin crowded growth so light reaches the centre of the plant. Mealybug and scale are the only pests worth watching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648616452295,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-hummel-s-sunset-hummel-s-sunset-jade","title":"Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ – Hummel’s Sunset Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' is an evergreen succulent shrub with rounded, glossy leaves marked in gold and edged red. The colour deepens through cooler weather and in bright light, so the plant can read gold, orange and red at once. Small white flowers open above the foliage in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the strongest colour, though it accepts part shade. Drainage matters more than soil type, and growth is slow at 15 to 30 centimetres a year. Heat, coastal wind and dry periods are handled well once established. Light frost is survivable in a sheltered spot; hard frost is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in succulent gardens, rockeries, courtyards and raised beds, or use it in pots where the colour sits at eye level. It is a common pick for coastal and waterwise landscapes on both residential and commercial jobs. The colour holds year round with no flowering or feeding required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a golden variegated Jade Plant, an evergreen succulent shrub with rounded, glossy leaves marked in yellow and edged red. The colour deepens through cooler weather and in bright light, so the plant can read gold, orange and red at once. Small white flowers open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRoughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and about a metre wide in the ground, though most plants sit closer to a metre. In containers it stays smaller. Growth is slow at 15 to 30 centimetres a year, so it holds a tidy shape for a long time without needing to be cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt survives light frost in a sheltered position once established, but hard or repeated frost damages the leaves and can rot the stems. Cold and wet together are the problem. In frost prone areas grow it in a pot under an eave, or plant it where a wall or canopy holds overnight warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, very. Once the roots are down it stores enough water in the leaves to carry it through long dry periods, which makes it a standard choice for waterwise gardens. Overwatering does far more harm than underwatering. Through a hot summer a deep soak every few weeks is plenty in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It suits pots well, and the colour often improves in a container in full sun on a warm paved surface. Use a cactus and succulent mix with free drainage and let it dry out between waterings. Refresh the mix every couple of years and trim the roots if it becomes pot bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does it grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is happiest in warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates, so coastal New South Wales, Queensland, Perth, Adelaide and much of coastal Victoria all suit it. Tropical areas with heavy wet season rain are harder because of rot. In cold inland districts grow it in a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun, sharp drainage and restrained watering cover most of it. Cut watering back to almost nothing through winter. No feeding is needed in the ground, while potted plants take a light succulent fertiliser in spring. Prune in spring to shape and remove plain green shoots so the colour stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648678580423,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-gollum-gold-gollum-gold-jade","title":"Crassula ovata ‘Gollum Gold’ – Gollum Gold Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrassula ovata 'Gollum Gold' is an evergreen succulent shrub with tubular leaves that flare into a small trumpet at the tip. The foliage carries yellow and gold tones, with red tips developing in strong light. Woody stems build an upright, shrubby form, and small white star flowers appear in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is strongest in full sun; part shade keeps the plant green and softer looking. Free draining soil is essential and growth is slow, roughly 15 to 30 centimetres a year. It takes heat, salt wind and dry spells once established, and will shrug off the odd light frost, though cold wet winters cause damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits succulent beds, rockeries, courtyard corners and pots by a doorway where the leaf shape can be seen up close. Coastal gardens use it in gravel beds alongside agaves and aloes. Where a planting needs colour without flowering or watering, this carries the bed through the whole year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Crassula ovata 'Gollum Gold'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Crassula ovata 'Gollum Gold'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a golden leaved form of the Gollum Jade, an evergreen succulent shrub with tubular leaves that flare into a trumpet at the tip. The foliage carries yellow and gold tones with red tips in strong light. Small white star flowers appear in winter, and the habit is upright and shrubby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun gives the strongest gold and red colouring. In part shade the plant grows happily enough but stays green, which loses most of the point of the cultivar. In very hot inland gardens a little afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch, but it needs direct sun for at least half the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAround 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall and a similar width in the ground, reached slowly over several years. Container plants stay smaller again. It builds a dense, upright shrub with woody stems at the base, so it holds a defined shape without needing support or regular clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAbout 15 to 30 centimetres a year in good conditions, which is slow. Warmth, sun and free draining soil with the occasional deep watering give the best rate, and growth almost stops through winter. For immediate presence in a planting, start with an advanced plant rather than waiting for a small one to fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles the odd light frost once established, but it is not dependable in cold districts and a hard frost will damage the foliage. Wet winter soil combined with cold is the main killer. Where frost is regular, grow it in a pot under cover or plant it against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, and pots suit it well because you control the drainage completely. Use a cactus and succulent mix in a container with open drainage holes, and water only when the mix is dry through. A pot in full sun on a paved courtyard usually colours better than the same plant in a garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Crassula ovata 'Gollum Gold'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eKeep it in sun, in soil that drains, and water sparingly. Skip fertiliser in the ground, or give potted plants a weak succulent feed in spring. Prune lightly in spring to hold the shape and remove any stems that revert to plain green. Check the leaf joints for mealybug from time to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46657328939207,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-minima-dwarf-jade-plant","title":"Crassula ovata ‘Minima’ – Dwarf Jade Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Minima’, sold as Dwarf Jade Plant, is a compact evergreen succulent shrub with thick branching stems and small glossy green leaves. It holds a naturally rounded, densely twiggy shape without pruning, and older plants take on a miniature tree form that suits bonsai style training. Small white to pale pink flowers open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun to part shade and free draining soil, sandy or gritty mixes included. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, coastal and Mediterranean climates. Growth is slow at 10 to 20 centimetres a year. It handles light frost once established, but hard frost damages the foliage, so plant it under eaves or a canopy in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in decorative pots, courtyard gardens, rockeries and succulent beds, or as a low informal edge along a path. The small scale makes it useful in balcony and townhouse planting where a full sized jade would crowd the space. It gives year round structure for very little water and almost no upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Dwarf Jade Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Crassula ovata ‘Minima’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a dwarf selection of the common jade plant, a South African succulent grown as a small evergreen shrub. The leaves are glossy, green and roughly half the size of standard jade foliage, and they sit closely along thick woody stems. The habit is dense and rounded, so it stays tidy without shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does the Dwarf Jade Plant grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn an open garden bed it settles at roughly 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall and about as wide, which is around half the size of an ordinary jade. In a pot it stays smaller again, commonly 40 to 60 centimetres, because the restricted root run slows it down. It never becomes a large shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eSlowly. Expect about 10 to 20 centimetres of new growth a year in good conditions, and less in cool or shaded positions. Warmth, sun and a free draining mix speed it up, while cold wet soil in winter stops it altogether. Because it is slow, an advanced plant gives you a mature look straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, containers suit it well. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or add coarse sand and perlite to a quality potting mix, and choose a pot with generous drainage holes. Water thoroughly, then let the mix dry out before watering again. A shallow bowl also works if you want the miniature tree look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnly lightly. Established plants shrug off the odd light frost, but the fleshy leaves are damaged by sharp or repeated frost, and cold wet soil causes more harm than the cold air itself. In frosty districts grow it in a pot you can move, or plant under eaves, a pergola or an evergreen canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eTreat it as a plant to keep out of reach. Jade plants are listed as toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting and lethargy. It is not a plant children should eat either. The sap irritates skin in sensitive people, so wash your hands after pruning or taking cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for a Dwarf Jade Plant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little is needed. Water deeply but infrequently, roughly once a fortnight in warm weather and rarely in winter. Feed once in spring with a low nitrogen or succulent fertiliser. Prune only to shorten leggy stems or open up the centre, and strike the cuttings for new plants. Watch for mealybug in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46657417904327,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/succulents.oembed?page=2","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}