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Aloe marlothii

Aloe

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Upright species of aloe that will reach 10' x 6' . This aloe flowers from red to gold during spring and summer. The leaves of this plant are very fleshy, and have reddish-brown spines along the margins and randomly on the leaf.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.