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Aloe parvula

Also Known As

  • Aloe sempervivoides

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Aloe parvula plant details

Aloe parvula is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer 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 parvula

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe parvula

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

Dormant in Winter. Light Shade. Orange-Red Flowers with Yellow Tips. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Aloe parvula plant

How to Grow Aloe parvula

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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