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Aloe striata

Coral Aloe

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

More attractive than saponaria. Great flower display in late winter. A slow to moderate grower forms a large rosette. Fleshy leaves are pale gray and broad at the base. Leaves have fine longitudinal lines and also pink margins. Clusters of flowers are coral red to orange on 3' stalks. South African native. best with filtered sun. Frost tender but more cold hardy than saponaria.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green, Red, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.