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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8b-12

2ga | $51.5

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Aloe glauca 'Namaqualand' plant details

Aloe glauca 'Namaqualand' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall, spring and winter 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe glauca 'Namaqualand'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe glauca 'Namaqualand'

USDA Zones: 8b - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aloe glauca "Namaqualand",  also known as Namaqualand Blue Aloe, is a perennial succulent from South Africa. It forms rosettes on a short trunk, reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and width. The leaves, nearly white with faint green lines, are about 10 inches long and slightly recurve. While not consistent, it produces stout inflorescences with tightly held salmon-colored flowers from late fall to spring, enhancing its garden appeal. Thriving in full sun to mostly sunny locations, it has low water needs and prefers well-drained, lean, gritty soil. Drought tolerant once established, it prefers dryness in winter. Flowering in spring, fall, and winter, it attracts hummingbirds and beneficial insects. Originating from South Africa's Namaqualand region, it's the northern-most form of the Aloe glauca species, suitable for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and containers. With low to medium frost tolerance, it can withstand temperatures down to 15-20°F, but frost protection is advisable. Resistant to deer, rabbits, heat, and verticillium wilt, it offers year-round interest with its blue foliage and seasonal blooms, making it ideal for arid climates.

Images of mature specimens shown for reference.

This plant has been grown in a 2ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (with out soil).

Gardening facts about Aloe glauca 'Namaqualand' plant

How to Grow Aloe glauca 'Namaqualand'

  • 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

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

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

    • winter
    • fall
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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