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Aloe camperi

Torch Aloe

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Smaller, colony-forming aloe with individuals growing to about 2' x 2'. Plants produce abundant pups and offsets. Orange-yellow blooms in early spring. Leaves are light green, fairly narrow, and with a row of teeth on each margin. Full sun to afternoon shade. Drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.