Aloe 'Hummel's Red'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9a-12

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Aloe 'Hummel's Red' plant details

Aloe 'Hummel's Red' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, red, variegated and white foliage. orange flowers emerge. 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 average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe 'Hummel's Red'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe 'Hummel's Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These grow green for the winter but the leaves will be tinged red when grown in bright light and with less water.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloe 'Hummel's Red' plant

How to Grow Aloe 'Hummel's Red'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- red
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen