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Aloe Species, Short-leaved Aloe

Aloebrevifolia var. depressa

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Aloe brevifolia var. depressa by palmbob
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Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
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Synonym
Aloe brevifolia var. serra
Aloe depressa
Aloe distans var. depressa
Aloe serra
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Queen Creek, Arizona

Bonsall, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

larger form of stemless suckeing aloe- less compact. Rosettes open and about 6" in diameter- nearly twice the size of 'normal' aloe brev...Read More

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