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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as Spider aloe, or Aloe tuberculata, this small growing aloe has lacy leaves that curl up in the heat into an attractive pincushion look. This plant does well in the ground, but is best in bright light with morning or minimal direct sun.

Gardening facts about Aloe humilis v. echinata plant

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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