Aloe Species

Aloebranddraaiensis

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
branddraaiensis (brand-drah-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
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)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Carefree, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Los Angeles, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Spring Valley, California

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

Nicely tolerant of the Arizona deserts, it withstands a good amount of morning to mid-day sun, flowers reliably and even withstood the 19...Read More

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Spring Valley, CA (Zone 10a) | February 2006 | positive

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

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

One of the more attractive stemless linearly striped aloes. This one has closely spaced, very sharp spines along the bright green leaf e...Read More

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