| Botanical name | Aloe humilis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September |
| Common name(s) | Blue Dwarf Aloe |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: It has pale blue-green succulent leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Can be used as a container plant, but important to note that the soil must be well draining. Use in wild life garden, in rocky gardens or as a fuller plant. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in sandy, soil that is well draining of water. |
| Fruit | September October November |
| Soil conditions | Sandy , Well drained |
| Growth rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: Good container plant , Showy flower |
| Wildlife attractions | Attracts birds, bees, butterflies and other insects. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Add A. humlis to a wild life garden or to a rock garden. Plant along side other indigenous and water wise plants such as Portulacaria afra. |
| Interesting info | Aloe humilis can be either frost tender, or frost hardy depending in what region they are found. If found in colder regions the plant is adapted to the climate and thus frost hardy. But when Aloe humilis is found in regions with milder winters they need frost protection. |
| Propagation | Propagate by means of division. |
| Possible problems | Not enough sun, poor soil drainage or over watering can lead to pests and diseases attacking the plant. |
| Other languages | Afri: Krimpvartjieaalwyn, Dwergaalwyn. |
| Seed sowing instructions | Treat the seeds with fungicide to prevent damping off. Sow seeds in seeding trays and cover with sand. The soil must be well draining and carefull not to over water as the seedlings will rot. Seedlings can be transplanted in to bigger containers once they reach 3cm in  height. |
| Growth habit | Occurs in both summer and winter rainfal regions. Found among rocky areas or in flat, sparse or arid areas. |
| Plant features | Aloe humilis is an evergreen shrub that can withstand drought but will be more showy when watered on occation. Aloe humilis favours temprate climates, meaning they prefer not too cold and not too hot |
Aloe humilis (Blue Dwarf Aloe)
- Botanical name: Aloe humilis
- Common name(s): Blue Dwarf Aloe
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Aloe humilis is low growing shrub with pale blue-green succulent leaves.
Family: Aloeaceae
Synonym: Aloe subtuberculata, Aloe echinata
Botanical Pronunciation: AL-oh HEW-mil-is
Aloe humilis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September 
Description: It has pale blue-green succulent leaves.
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