Aloe Species

Aloedivaricata

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
divaricata (dy-vair-ih-KAY-tuh)
Synonym
Aloe vaotsohy
Aloe sahundra
Aloe vahontsohy
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Apache Junction, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Bonsall, California

Los Angeles, California

Rancho Santa Fe, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

Spring Valley, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Vista, California(18 reports)

Tallahassee, Florida

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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

Doesn't mind the heat or a little sun in the desert, but not very hardy if kept away from the home or a warm wall. The 2007 frost knocke...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2003 | positive

This is one of the most spectacularly colored Aloes you can grow... in full sun the colors range all over the place with deep turquoises,...Read More

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