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- Ngopanie
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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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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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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