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Bloom of the Day for June 12th, 2011:

Bitter Aloe
(Aloe ferox)

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Information:
Type of plant: Cactus and Succulents

Bloom color: Red, Scarlet (Dark Red), Orange, Red-Orange, Gold (Yellow-Orange), White/Near White

Bloom time of year: Mid Winter

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 11

Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m), 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m), 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m), 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m), 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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peoniae wrote:
Very pretty!!!!

locakelly wrote:
Very cool bloom! Nice shot!

pixie62560 wrote:
Excellent shot!

Kell wrote:
I used to not appreciate aloe blooms or even the aloe plant itself, now I so do!


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