Aloe striata

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

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  • Design

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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.