Aloe dawei
Dawe's Aloe
Description
Evergreen shrublike succulent will grow at moderate rate to 2' x 4'. Leaves are redish green and fleshy. Fiery winter color. Sends up branched spikes crowned with clusters of intense red tubular flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun to part shade. Avoid reflected sun in low desert. Native to central Africa.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low
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, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Raised Planter, 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.