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Aloe aculeata v. crousiana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloe aculeata v. crousiana plant details

Aloe aculeata v. crousiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, bronze and green foliage. In winter orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe aculeata v. crousiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe aculeata v. crousiana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Solitary stemless large growing aloe species. Thorns present on undersides of leaves as well as on the margins. Will get around 4 feet across and 4 feet tall. Thick, densley flowered spikes with red fading into orange. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Gardening facts about Aloe aculeata v. crousiana plant

How to Grow Aloe aculeata v. crousiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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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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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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