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Astroloba foliolosa

Also Known As

  • Astroloba foliosa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Astroloba foliolosa plant details

Astroloba foliolosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astroloba foliolosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astroloba foliolosa

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

2" rosettes grow to 12" high; pups at base; light-shade, protect from frost.

Gardening facts about Astroloba foliolosa plant

How to Grow Astroloba foliolosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Astroloba for your garden

aka Aloe bicarinata, Apicra bicarinata, Apicra bullulata, Apicra skinneri, Astroloba skinneri, Astroworthia bicarinata, Astroworthia bicarinata var. skinneri, Astroworthia skinneri, Haworthia bicarinata, Haworthia olivettiana, Haworthia skinneri, x Astroworthia bicarinata

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 6"-9"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of x Astrolista bicarinata foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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aka Astroloba dodsoniana, Haworthia dodsoniana, Haworthia harlandiana, Astroloba

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Astroloba herrei by Cactus Jungle
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aka Aloe 'Pentagona', Aloe spiralis var. pentagona, Haworthia pentagona, Haworthia pentagona var. spiralis

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Astroloba spiralis foliage by S Molteno
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