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Asphodelaceae
Aloe Species, Grass Aloe
Aloemyriacantha
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Family
Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aloe
(AL-oh)
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Species
myriacantha
(my-ree-uh-KAN-tha)
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Synonym
Aloe caricina
Aloe graminifolia
Aloe johnstonii
Bowiea myriacantha
Leptaloe caricina
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
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