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Aloe chabaudii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aloe chabaudii plant details
Aloe chabaudii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and burgundy foliage. In winter red 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, dry when dormant. 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 chabaudii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and burgundy
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe chabaudii
- 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
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Gardening facts about Aloe chabaudii plant
How to Grow Aloe chabaudii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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