Aloe Species

Aloeteissieri

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Synonym
Aloe andohahelenisis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2011 | neutral

pretty rare plant in cultivation (not seen one in real life yet) with pale blue-green to grey-green leaves, that develop a lot of pink ne...Read More

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Vista, CA | July 2011 | neutral

This is a small solitary plant growing in Madascar in Toliara Province at altitude of about 500M.

Reported and distribut...Read More

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