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Aloe speciosa

Tilt-head Aloe

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Tilt-head Aloe is one of the larger species, reaching up to 10' x 12'. Leaves are green to blue-green, large and often recurved. Flowers appear in winter, and are red on the outside and greenish-white inside. Winter grower, keep moist throughout the year. Full sun, needs light shade in low desert. Does best in a well drained soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Green, Red, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, 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

Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

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