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Aloe humilis v. echinata
Also Known As
- Aloe tuberculata
- Spider Aloe
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Aloe humilis v. echinata plant details
Aloe humilis v. echinata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer orange 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe humilis v. echinata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe humilis v. echinata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Aloe humilis v. echinata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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