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Aloe spicata
Also Known As
- Aloe sessiliflora
- Aloe tauri
- Bottle-Brush Aloe
- Gazaland Aloe
- Lebombo Aloe
- Lebombo Aloe
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Aloe spicata plant details
Aloe spicata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe spicata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe spicata
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Aloe spicata
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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