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Aloe Species, Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloemaculata subsp. maculata

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Family

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Aloe (AL-oh)

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Synonym

Aloe disticha

Aloe gasterioides

Aloe grahamii

Aloe latifolia

Aloe saponaria var. latifolia

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Veined

Height

under 6 in. (15 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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

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myharleydog

Redwood City, CA | July 2007 | positive

I love this plant & always look forward to the bright orange blossoms in Spring. We have lived here in Redwood City, Calif. since 1979 &...Read More

Kelli

L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | neutral

Invasive, but I love aloes, so I can't give it a negative.

palmbob

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

Same old species, but slightly greener plant with marginally bigger teeth, when seen side by side.

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