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Aloe krapohliana

Also Known As

Aloe krapohliana var. dumoulinii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe krapohliana plant details

Aloe krapohliana is a challenging to grow evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe krapohliana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe krapohliana

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small, stemless Aloe from South Africa only gets to be about 6” across. The leaves are thick, blue-green & often have white striations along the leaves. It will “pup” or put out offshoots to form a small grouping. The flower spikes are thick & large in comparison to the rosette. The flowers are orange-red & bloom in winter. The plant is frost tolerant so you shouldn’t lose the blooms just when it gets cold. Native to the winter rainfall areas of South Africa, so don’t water on a hot day! It’s the easiest way to kill this aloe. It can actually survive on rainfall alone just fine. Provide good drainage.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

This lovely clumping variety of A. krapohliana is a bit touchy about water. Even in the summer, water sparingly. Winter grower. Beautiful bright flowers. Do not over water.

By: Kara Nursery

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Gardening facts about Aloe krapohliana plant

How to Grow Aloe krapohliana

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous