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    Aloe erinacea

    Also Known As

    • Aloe melanacantha var. erinacea

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 9"-15"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aloe erinacea plant details

    Aloe erinacea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - 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 erinacea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe erinacea

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aloe takes on a mahogany color in full sun when dry. Light Shade. The Red Flowers come on 2 to 3 feet inflorescences. Outdoor/Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Aloe erinacea plant

    How to Grow Aloe erinacea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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