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Aloe haworthioides

Also Known As

Aloinella haworthioides
Lemeea haworthioides
Haworthia-Leaved Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-5"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

9b-12

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Aloe haworthioides plant details

Aloe haworthioides is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. 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 haworthioides

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe haworthioides

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tiny, adorable aloe with hairy leaves-- resembles a sea urchin or sea star. Native to Madagascar. Forms cute little colonies.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

A stemless slow clumping succulent, native of Madagascar with miniature rosettes of slender lanceolate fleshy leaves. Tiny white teeth like edges. Small pink flowers on tall spikes in late summer and autumn. Likes bright filtered light and needs good drainage. Hardy zone 10