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Astroloba spiralis
Also Known As
- Aloe 'Pentagona'
- Aloe spiralis var. pentagona
- Haworthia pentagona
- Haworthia pentagona var. spiralis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Astroloba spiralis plant details
Astroloba spiralis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 Astroloba spiralis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Astroloba spiralis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- 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
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Gardening facts about Astroloba spiralis plant
How to Grow Astroloba spiralis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
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
Flower Color
- white
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Astroloba for your garden
aka Aloe bicarinata, Apicra bicarinata, Apicra bullulata, Apicra skinneri, Astroloba skinneri, Astroworthia bicarinata, Astroworthia bicarinata var. skinneri, Astroworthia skinneri, Haworthia bicarinata, Haworthia olivettiana, Haworthia skinneri, x Astroworthia bicarinata
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 6"-9"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Astroloba foliosa
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Astroloba dodsoniana, Haworthia dodsoniana, Haworthia harlandiana, Astroloba
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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