Aloe, Pearl Aloe, Lizard Tail, Gasteraloe 'Midnight'

X Gasteraloe

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
X Gasteraloe (gas-ter-AL-oh)
Synonym
Gastrolea
Aloe gastrolea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Englewood, Florida

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Phoenix, AZ | June 2016 | positive

Central Phoenix -- This Gasteraloe is a hearty one. Mine is dark green with hints of burgundy, with the leaves fading to a lime green in...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2012 | neutral

this plant may be the same as Aloe Black Beauty

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