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Aloe macroclada

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe macroclada plant details

Aloe macroclada is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and bronze foliage. In spring and winter 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 macroclada

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and bronze
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe macroclada

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade. Outdoor. Yellow.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe macroclada plant

How to Grow Aloe macroclada

  • 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

    • bronze
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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