Botanical Name: Aloe brevifolia
Common Name: Short-leaf aloe, Dune aloe Type of Plant: monocot: succulent Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a small, compact, aloe with several-many 3"-6" stems clumping from a common base, each enclosed with small, fleshy leaves; develops into a low, spreading mound Height 3" - 6" (9") Spread 6" - 12" Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full to partial sun; tolerates shade inland Soil prefers well draining sandy soil Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 12-24): prefers warm coastal habitats Morphology: Leaves fleshy, narrowly triangular-sword-shaped, whorled on short stems, pale green, 2"-4" long, thick, short, soft-toothed margins Flowers red, tubular, 1/2"-3/4" long, erect, narrow racemes, 12"-18" high; March - June, intermittent Fruit small oval capsule, 1/2" Propagation: division of clum p Usage: a small facer or informal border plant for limited space; dry climate landscapes, for succulent foliage and distinctive flower display; container plant; houseplant Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; becomes very drought tolerant Fertilizing none required after established Pruning none; remove deal flower stalks Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, soil root fungus in poorly drained clay Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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