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Aloe maculata [variegated]

Also Known As

  • Aloe saponaria [Variegated]
  • Soap Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Aloe maculata [variegated] plant details

Aloe maculata [variegated] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. 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, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe maculata [variegated]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe maculata [variegated]

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

Member of the aloe maculata alliance. Aka Soap Aloes. This is a stunning variegated form, with lizard-like bumpy skin and fantastic coloring. Short flower spike with candy corn colored flowers.

Gardening facts about Aloe maculata [variegated] plant

How to Grow Aloe maculata [variegated]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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