Aloe Species, Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloemaculata subsp. maculata

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Synonym
Aloe disticha
Aloe gasterioides
Aloe grahamii
Aloe latifolia
Aloe saponaria var. latifolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 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
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly
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
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Canoga Park, California

Los Angeles, California

Redwood City, California

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Williston, Florida

Henderson, Nevada

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Boerne, Texas

Manor, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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M
Redwood City, CA | July 2007 | positive

I love this plant & always look forward to the bright orange blossoms in Spring. We have lived here in Redwood City, Calif. since 1979 &...Read More

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L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | neutral

Invasive, but I love aloes, so I can't give it a negative.

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

Same old species, but slightly greener plant with marginally bigger teeth, when seen side by side.

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