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Aloe bowiea

Also Known As

  • Chamaealoe africana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Aloe bowiea plant details

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

Gardening facts about Aloe bowiea plant

How to Grow Aloe bowiea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • grassy

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aka Spiral Aloe

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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aka Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 15"-36"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
  • dry in winter
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aka Aloe 'Sunset', Aloe dorothaea, Aloe dorotheae 'Sunset', Aloe harmsii, Sunset Aloe

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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aka Reynolds Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 12"-16"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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