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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
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
Garden photo gallery of Aloe maculata [variegated]
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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Safari Orange Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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