Family: Aloaceae Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) (Info) Species: cipolinicola
Synonym:Aloe capitata var. cipolinicola
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Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens Perennials Cactus and Succulents
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Orange Gold (Yellow-Orange) Pale Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Fall/Early Winter Mid Winter
Foliage: Grown for foliage Deciduous Herbaceous Blue-Green Burgundy Succulent
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant is fire-retardant Provides winter interest Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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