Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™

Scientific Name: Aloe x humilis 'Andhogp'

Also Known As

Aloe humilis 'Hedgehog'
Hedgehog Spider Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™ plant details

Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™ is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter orange and red 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This easy to grow aloe has bluish-green leaves and sends up beautiful spikes of orange-red flowers in winter or early spring, like flaming torches. Can take some frost but not a a full cold snap on the West Coast. Bring inside as an easy houseplant in colder climates.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™ plant

How to Grow Aloe x humilis Spineless Hedgehog™

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous