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 Notes: |
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