Astroloba Species

Astrolobaspiralis

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Astroloba (ass-TROH-low-buh)
Species
spiralis (spir-AH-liss)
Synonym
Aloe pentagona
Aloe spiralis
Apicra pentagona
Astroloba pentagona
Haworthia pentagona
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Planted in the ground in my garden in the mid-1990s, Astroloba pentagona has spread into a dense clump a foot in diame...Read More

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