Aloe Species

Aloeporphyrostachys

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
porphyrostachys (por-fy-ro-STAK-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Apache Junction, Arizona

Carefree, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Mission Viejo, California

Norwalk, California

Reseda, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Vista, CA | December 2006 | positive

Plant grows well in zone 9b San Diego County. Grew from finger-sized seedling in May 2006 to near flowering-size plant imaged in early D...Read More

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

This is an Arabian aloe, supposedly one of the most northerly occuring species of Aloe. It is related to A rubroviolacea, but with small...Read More

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