Aloe, Pearl Aloe, Lizard Tail, Gasteraloe 'Midnight'

X Gasteraloe

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
X Gasteraloe (gas-ter-AL-oh)
Synonym
Gastrolea
Aloe gastrolea
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
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)
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Orange
Fruit Colors
Late Winter/Early Spring
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
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Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Cactus and Succulents
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Patent Information
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Englewood, Florida

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Phoenix, AZ | June 2016 | positive

Central Phoenix -- This Gasteraloe is a hearty one. Mine is dark green with hints of burgundy, with the leaves fading to a lime green in...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2012 | neutral

this plant may be the same as Aloe Black Beauty

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