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    Aloe mubendiensis

    Also Known As

    • Mubende Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

    Aloe mubendiensis plant details

    Aloe mubendiensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, green and purple foliage. In fall orange and salmon 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe mubendiensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and purple
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and salmon blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe mubendiensis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Displays wide open rosettes of prominently toothed, succulent blue-green leaves that take on red, orange and maroon tones under stress. Exhibits brick-red flowers on branched stems. Ideal in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Aloe mubendiensis plant

    How to Grow Aloe mubendiensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • salmon

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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