Aloe bowiea

Aloe bowiea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe bowiea

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae

Foliage: evergreen blue and green

Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall

Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe bowiea

USDA Zones: 9b - 12

Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Watering frequency: regular - low

Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained