Aloe Species

Aloelettyae

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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
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
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| August 2013 | neutral

I've collected the seed last winter and sown early spring. It germinated very well and the seedlings were quite vigorous. Then disaster s...Read More

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

maculate South African native with somewhat muted spotting. Rare in cultivation. Solitary plant, and stemless. Flowers have globoid ba...Read More

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