Aloe camperi
Torch Aloe
Description
Smaller, colony-forming aloe with individuals growing to about 2' x 2'. Plants produce abundant pups and offsets. Orange-yellow blooms in early spring. Leaves are light green, fairly narrow, and with a row of teeth on each margin. Full sun to afternoon shade. Drought tolerant.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
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
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.