Aloe Species, Dwarf Aloe, Baker Aloe

Aloebakeri

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
bakeri (bay-KAIR-ee)
Synonym
Guillauminia bakeri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(18 reports)

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Spring Valley, CA (Zone 10a) | February 2006 | positive

This plant grows well in full sun in Southern California. It is easily rooted in potting soil with warmth.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2005 | neutral

small but not markedly ornamental brown, thin-leaved aloe. This a branching, suckering and clumping species, wonderful for pots or small...Read More

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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | February 2003 | neutral

Sorry to say, but the genus Aloe belongs to the family Liliaceae!

Editor's Note: At the present time, the Aloe genus ...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Foliage turns red-brown in hot, full sun.

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