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Aloe capitata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Aloe capitata plant details
Aloe capitata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. In summer 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 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 capitata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe capitata
- USDA Zones: 10b - 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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Aloe capitata plant
How to Grow Aloe capitata
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
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
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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