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Aloeglabrescens

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Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
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Species
glabrescens (gla-BRES-senz)
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Synonym
Aloe rigens var. glabrescens
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2011 | neutral

stemless, suckering species with upright, pale greyish-green leaves from Somalia. Very rare in cultivation.

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