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    Aloe somaliensis

    Also Known As

    • Somalian Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 15"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe somaliensis plant details

    Aloe somaliensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy 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 somaliensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 15 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe somaliensis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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

    A stemless aloe that varies greatly in leaf markings and teeth throughout the species. This one has short, swollen succulent leaves with spots. As it matures, these spots may turn into chevrons or zig zags. Will grow into stacks around 1 foot tall and will offset.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Stemless rosettes w/spotted dark-green leaves, pink blooms

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Aloe somaliensis plant

    How to Grow Aloe somaliensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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