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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'

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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