Botanical Name: Aloe saponaria
Common Name: Soap aloe
Type of Plant: monocot: succulent
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, clumping plant, several stubby, fleshy stems arise from a common base, each enclosed with distinctively fleshy leaves in rosette patterns
Height 6"-12" (15")
Spread 1' - 4'
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full/partial sun; tolerates shade inland
Soil prefers well draining sandy soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 12-24); prefers warm coastal habitats
 
Morphology:
Leaves fleshy, triangular, broadly swordshaped, whorled on short stems, dull green, pale spots, toothed margins 1/8", 6"-10" long
Flowers orange-pale shrimp pink, tubular, 3/4"-1" long, erect, tall panicle 18"-30" long, arising from apex; March through June
Fruit 3/4" long oblong capsule
 
Propagation:
division of clump, seed
 
Usage:
succulent for attractive fleshy leaves and long flowering time; excellent small accent for limited space gardens; container plant, informal borders, facers; houseplant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering occasional deep soak, very drought tolerant after established
Fertilizing little required
Pruning none; remove old flower stalks; may need to divide old clumps
Pests/Diseases snails/slugs; soil root fungus in poorly drained soil; viral induced fasciation of flower stalks
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Liliaceae

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