Aloe Species

Aloepretoriensis

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
pretoriensis (pre-tor-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Reseda, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Scottsdale, AZ | July 2017 | negative

Rots like butter in extreme Phoenix summer heat (which, frankly, is not uncommon with so many aloe species).

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

Smaller single stem blue-green aloe from SAfrica, Zimbawe and Swaziland. Has small, but sharp black teeth along the margins. Tends to b...Read More

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