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Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) (Info)
Species: maculata (mak-yuh-LAH-tuh) (Info)
Synonym:Aloe saponaria
 8 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Mottled
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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| By Floridian
 By Floridian
 By palmbob
 By palmbob
 By RWhiz
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 By cactus_lover
 There are a total of 33 photos.
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Profile:4 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating |
Author |
Comment |
| Neutral |
palmbob |
On Sep 26, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:Common spotted (with linear spots- almost streaked)species with prominent teeth and usually stemless, clumping, often overgrown in succulent gardens. This is one of the more aggressive and 'invasive' aloe species, sometimes showing up many feet away from the parent plant. It is a relatively fast grower and very easy to cultivate. Grows in thick, poorly draining soils as well as better quality soil. Teeth are prominent and sharp.
Also often added to pots with a variety of other succulents and sold at garden outlet centers. Flowers of A maculata 'saponaria' usually yellow, but most A maculatas' flowers are variable (pink to orange to yellow). Flowring can occur any time of year, but usually in mid winter in southern California. Flowers are often, but not always, branched 1-2x and flowers head is a flatted globe in shape. |
| Positive |
Kameha |
On Apr 16, 2005, Kameha from Kissimmee, FL
(Zone 9b) wrote:Interesting note: Sap from this plant's leaves can be used as a subsitute for soap, it makes suds.
It's very drought and salt tolerant making it a great choice for beachside yards. It's beautiful flowers attract hummingbirds. |
| Neutral |
cactus_lover |
On Nov 5, 2005, cactus_lover from FSD
(Pakistan)
(Zone 10b) wrote:Stemless rosettes,light-green leaves 15-20 cm long with horny,dark brown marginal teeth. |
| Positive |
hanna1 |
On Dec 5, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:Also known as Zebra Aloe, Aloe Maculata.
From Eastern Cape Province, South Cape Province, South Africa to Zimbabwe.
Average temps 50F, freezes below 28F
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| Positive |
MacSuibhne |
On Feb 20, 2007, MacSuibhne from Tacoma, WA
(Zone 8a) wrote:Very hardy in San Antonio, with beautiful blooms (which seem to come up at random times of year). Fills a garden rather quickly, as well. I will say this -- it is beastly to weed around. Those spines are wicked, and they mean business. |
| Positive |
Gardnerkett |
On Oct 16, 2007, Gardnerkett from Pass Christian, MS
(Zone 8b) wrote:Beautiful, blooms randomly a good addition to my back garden that gets little water and lots of sun. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Phoenix, Arizona
Canoga Park, California
Castro Valley, California
Hayward, California
Los Angeles, California
Mission Viejo, California
Spring Valley, California
Tarzana, California
Thousand Oaks, California
Vista, California
Alford, Florida
Bartow, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Lutz, Florida
Oviedo, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Austin, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Willis, Texas
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