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Aloe itremensis

 
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Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) (Info)
Species: itremensis

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Red-Orange

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Burgundy
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Mar 14, 2006, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

Deep burgundy species (when stressed) from Central Madagascar- rare in cultivation. Color quickly changed to a bright green once given enough water. Has small white teeth and somewhat rough, stiff, tapering leaves. It is a suckering. stemmed aloe but slow growing. Rosettes usually 6"-8" in diameter and stems only 1/4" in diameter.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Reseda, California
Spring Valley, California



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