Aloe Species, Sand Aloe
Aloehereroensis

Synonym:Aloe hereroensis var. lutea

Synonym:Aloe hereroensis var. orpeniae

Synonym:Aloe orpeniae

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting