Aloe Species

This species doesn't thrive in excessive heat like that experienced in the Phoenix area during the summer. It seems these higher elevatio...Read Moren Malagasy Aloes (inexpectata, droseroides, pronkii, conifera, madecassa, capitata var. cipolinicola, cryptoflora, etc.) suffer "heat rot" when the temperatures are consistently at, near or above 110 degrees. They're used to cooler temperatures in their native habitat and tend to fail after a few years unless kept indoors or in a greenhouse with a cooling system in Phoenix.

smallish Madagascan species that grows fairly slowly. leaves non-flexible (will break if you try to bend them), stiff and dark green... ...Read Moreturning to a deep maroon to red in hot sun, drought or cold (any stress). Plants grow a bright deep green in shade but rot easily in this situation. Looks a lot like a slightly smaller version of another Madagascan aloe, Aloe ibitiensis (once called Aloe itremensis), though Aloe ibitiensis tends to retain its green color most of the year. Aloe erythrophylla, once mature, often retains its reddish hue year round. This is a unique aloe and worthy of planting in any garden that will support its existence.