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Aloe jucunda
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 9"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Aloe jucunda plant details
Aloe jucunda is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 jucunda
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: houseplant, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe jucunda
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Aloe jucunda plant
How to Grow Aloe jucunda
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
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
- variegated
- white
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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