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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Aloe somaliensis
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Michael Wolf
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aloe for your garden
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
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
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
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
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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