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Aloe esculenta
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-5'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aloe esculenta plant details
Aloe esculenta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and winter orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous 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. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe esculenta
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe esculenta
- 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 and well-drained
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How to Grow Aloe esculenta
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
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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