Aloe aristata

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mark Bender

 

Description

This succulent evergreen grows 8"-12" tall. The leaves are 4" long, in rosettes. The ends of the leaves are whip-like threads. The plant is accented by orange-red flowers that bloom in winter.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.