Aloe Species

Aloepeckii

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
peckii (PEK-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Carefree, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Sebring, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Vista, CA | December 2006 | positive

Native to Somalia from near mile-high elevation.

Several thumb-sized seedlings of this species went into the beds in ear...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | neutral

Smaller, stiff, armed, glossy, sometimes spotted (particularly when young) and fat-leaved Somalian Aloe with not terribly showy yellowy f...Read More

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