Aloe Species
Aloe vandermerwei
| Family: | Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Aloe (AL-oh) (Info) |
| Species: | vandermerwei (van-der-mer-WAY-ee) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Aloe angustifolia |
View this plant in a gardenCategory:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Reseda, California
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Apr 12, 2007, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Got this plant recently mail order... can find little about it, but I will add info as it becomes available. Attractive, dark-green maculated species with mod sized white teeth along the leaf margins. |
