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Aloe glauca
Also Known As
- Blue Aloe
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8b-12
Aloe glauca plant details
Aloe glauca is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and spring orange 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 glauca
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall and spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe glauca
- USDA Zones: 8b - 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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Aloe glauca
By: Mark and Gaz
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By: Alison Conliffe
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Gardening facts about Aloe glauca plant
How to Grow Aloe glauca
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
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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