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    Also Known As

    • Ngopanie

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe aculeata plant details

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

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe aculeata

    USDA Zones: 9b - 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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Stemless, relatively large growing aloe with awesome black and white tubercles underneath each leaf. Curls up in an interesting fold when exposed to high heat and sun. Generally solitary.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Yellow & Red Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Aloe aculeata plant

    How to Grow Aloe aculeata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • 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
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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