Aloe Species

Aloeflorenceae

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Bonsall, California

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | September 2010 | neutral

Very attractive species from Madagascar much like a blue A. haworthioides, but with a flower similar to the A. compressa tribe. Another ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2008 | positive

this is a gorgeous little aloe from Madagascar with pale blue spiny (soft) leaves. It looks like a smaller version of Aloe humilis (a So...Read More

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