Aloe Species, Soap Aloe, African Aloe
Aloe maculata subsp. maculata
| Family: | Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Aloe (AL-oh) (Info) |
| Species: | maculata subsp. maculata |
| Synonym: | Aloe disticha |
| Synonym: | Aloe gasterioides |
| Synonym: | Aloe grahamii |
| Synonym: | Aloe latifolia |
| Synonym: | Aloe saponaria var. latifolia |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Canoga Park, California
Los Angeles, California
Redwood City, California
Melbourne Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Williston, Florida
Henderson, Nevada
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
Boerne, Texas
Manor, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 11, 2007, myharleydog from Redwood City, CA wrote: I love this plant & always look forward to the bright orange blossoms in Spring. We have lived here in Redwood City, Calif. since 1979 & this plant is still about the same size as it was then. It is located at the end of our pool by the fence. Other than cutting off the dead flowers there is no maintenance & it always looks great! |
| Neutral | On Oct 5, 2004, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote: Invasive, but I love aloes, so I can't give it a negative. |
| Neutral | On Mar 9, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Same old species, but slightly greener plant with marginally bigger teeth, when seen side by side. |
