Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) (Info)
Species: divaricata (dy-vair-ih-KAY-tuh) (Info)
 6 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Burgundy
Succulent
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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
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