Aloe Species

Central Phoenix -- Aloe bellatula has been growing in the ground in my garden for a year and a half. It is doing well, but has not exper...Read Moreienced a "bad" winter. This winter's low was 26F but only briefly. I have 3 plants, one in strong shade with a few hours of afternoon sun, and the other two in partial shade. All are doing well. All get every other weekly water in summer and none in winter.

This plant grows well in full sun in Southern California. It is easily rooted in potting soil with warmth.

Does fine in our salty air. Flower spike lasts for a couple of months - Don't cut it off - or it may not re-bloom for a couple of years...Read More. Can be seen in bloom almost anytime of year, here in Corpus. Takes full sun (or shade) all day, with no problem.

dwarf aloe with thin, brownish speckled leaves and insignificant teeth along leaf margins. Clumper but very slow grower. Grows well out...Read Moredoors in Pasadena where it gets some frost and no problems. Temps into the mid 20s in southern California did no damage to this plant, despite same temps wiping out several other species of aloe. Madagascan native.