Aloe gariepensis

Also Known As

Gariep River Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe gariepensis plant details

Aloe gariepensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 gariepensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe gariepensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

Stemless rosettes to 3'. Yellow/orange blooms. Hardy to 25 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Garden photo gallery of Aloe gariepensis

By: Cactus Jungle

By: Cactus Jungle

Gardening facts about Aloe gariepensis plant

How to Grow Aloe gariepensis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous