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Aloe reynoldsii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Aloe reynoldsii plant details

Aloe reynoldsii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow 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 reynoldsii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe reynoldsii

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

Gardening facts about Aloe reynoldsii plant

How to Grow Aloe reynoldsii

  • 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

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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