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Aloe rivierei
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Aloe rivierei plant details
Aloe rivierei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter orange and yellow 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 gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe rivierei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe rivierei
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Aloe rivierei, native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia, thrives on rocky cliffs and slopes, forming large clumps through prolific offsetting. This shrubby, branching aloe features bright yellow-green, upright rosettes on stalks, with spotted leaves in younger branches and immaculate leaves in mature ones. Its light, bright green leaves have large whitish marginal teeth, resembling cuts from pinking shears. Flowering in winter, its orange-red flowers with yellow mouths adorn compactly conical inflorescences. Little is known about its cold hardiness, but it likely withstands temperatures down to 25°F. Aloe rivierei adapts well to both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for garden hillsides and slopes in various conditions.
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By: Dry Oasis Plants
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Gardening facts about Aloe rivierei plant
How to Grow Aloe rivierei
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Spiral Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15"-36"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
- dry in winter
aka Aloe 'Sunset', Aloe dorothaea, Aloe dorotheae 'Sunset', Aloe harmsii, Sunset Aloe
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Reynolds Grass Aloe
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
aka Aloe inyangensis 'Christian', Grass Aloe
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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