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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!

Gardening facts about Aloe mubendiensis plant

How to Grow Aloe mubendiensis

  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • salmon
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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