Aloe viguieri

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10b-12

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Aloe viguieri plant details

Aloe viguieri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 viguieri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe viguieri

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

Keep dry in winter. Light Shade. Orange to Red Flowers. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe viguieri plant

How to Grow Aloe viguieri

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous