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Aloe sinkatana

Aloe

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This Aloe forms clumping rosettes, each reaching about 2' x 3'. Foliage is fleshy, blue-green, and covered with marginal spines. Flowers are yellow to red and produced in winter. Needs little water, only every other week through the summer. Afternoon shade is best. Native to rocky slopes from 1000 to 3000' in Sudan and surrounding Northwest Africa.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Low

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

Winter

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

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