Aloe Species

Aloecomptonii

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
comptonii (komp-TON-ee-eye)
Synonym
Aloe mitriformis subsp. comptonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Encinitas, California

Mission Viejo, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

Of all the South African ramblers, this species probably tolerates the deserts of Arizona best. It's not particularly fast, doesn't flow...Read More

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Vista, CA | February 2007 | positive

For years this plant doesn't flower. This year after one of the worst freezes recorded in years for San Diego, it delivers a most spect...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2003 | neutral

Nice looking very turquoise plant, but crawls all over the place leaving a long, sort of messy looking stem in it's wake. This is one of...Read More

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