Aloe Species, African Aloe, Spiny Aloe, Uitenhage Aloe
Aloeafricana

Synonym:Aloe angustifolia

Synonym:Aloe bolusii

Synonym:Aloe pseudoafricana

Synonym:Pachidendron africanum

Synonym:Pachidendron angustifolium

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting