Aloe X spinosissima
Spider Aloe
Description
Medium-sized aloe grows to 3' x 3'. Tends to clump, with new rosettes forming at the base of older plants. The leaves have small, dull teeth that line the leaf margins. Blooms orange-red from winter through spring. This has perfomed well in the low desert in Phoenix and can be quite drought tolerant. The early spring flowering is fairly showy.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.