Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) (Info)
Species: capitata var. cipolinicola
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
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)
Patent Information:
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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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