Aloe Species

Aloeleptosiphon

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
leptosiphon (lep-toh-SY-fon)
Synonym
Aloe greenwayi
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
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
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
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Regional

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

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Las Vegas, NV | March 2016 | positive

I am the proud owner of a mother Aloe leptosiphon which has had hundreds of pups in the Las Vegas area. This plant has multiple stems (m...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2011 | neutral

Stemless or short stems up to just over 1' tall, solitary or suckering, with shiny, plastic-like leaves that are variably spotted on dors...Read More

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