Aloe cryptopoda
Aloe
Description
Aloe grows to about 4' x 4'. Leaves are light green to whitish green and fleshy. Yellow bloom spikes appear from January into March. Full sun to light shade, drought tolerant. As the name implies, the trunk is hidden and basically this aloe remains trunkless. Native to South Africa.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue 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
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.