Aloe Species

Aloebellatula

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
bellatula (bel-LAH-tuh-luh)
Synonym
Guillauminia bellatula
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Apache Junction, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Reseda, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(18 reports)

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | March 2016 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Aloe bellatula has been growing in the ground in my garden for a year and a half. It is doing well, but has not exper...Read More

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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.

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Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 10) | September 2004 | positive

Does fine in our salty air. Flower spike lasts for a couple of months - Don't cut it off - or it may not re-bloom for a couple of years...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

dwarf aloe with thin, brownish speckled leaves and insignificant teeth along leaf margins. Clumper but very slow grower. Grows well out...Read More

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