Aloe Species

Aloeahmarensis

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
ahmarensis (ah-mar-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Spring Valley, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | neutral

This is a nice plant. Yemen, though, isn't in Africa. It's part of the Saudi Arabian peninsula. :)

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Spring Valley, CA (Zone 10a) | February 2006 | positive

This plant grows well in full sun in Southern California. It is easily rooted in potting soil with warmth.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2006 | positive

Nice stemless, flat-leaved aloe with small, sparse teeth recently described and named, from Yemen, Asia. Leaves have a marked purply-red...Read More

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