Aloe mudenensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe mudenensis plant details

Aloe mudenensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter red 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 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 mudenensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe mudenensis

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

Clump-forming large rosettes, red in full sun, thick juicy leaves. Hardy to 25 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Garden photo gallery of Aloe mudenensis

Photo of Aloe mudenensis foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Cactus Jungle

Gardening facts about Aloe mudenensis plant

How to Grow Aloe mudenensis

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

Features

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