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Aloe vossii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aloe vossii plant details
Aloe vossii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy 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 vossii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe vossii
- 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
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By: André Karwath
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By: André Karwath
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How to Grow Aloe vossii
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
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
Height: 9'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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