Aloe maculata - SOAP ALOE
Prized for its colorful flowers and interesting foliage, Aloe maculata is an evergreen succulent perennial forming small rosettes of thick, sword-shaped, white-spotted leaves adorned with sharp teeth along their edges. Pinkish red in full sun, the foliage turns bluish-green in part shade. From late winter to spring, heads of coral-orange flowers make a show and repeat intermittently year-round. Being very drought and salt tolerant, this aloe species is an excellent choice for seaside and rock gardens.
Details
Common Names: Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe
Botanical Names: Aloe maculata, Aloe saponaria
Name Meaning:
- Aloe: Arabic al'uluh or Alloeh, "bitter and shiny substance" found in the plant's leaves.
- maculata: Latin maculo, "to make spotted" or "to spot".
Native Range: South Africa (grasslands and rocky slopes in South Africa, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe)
Grow Zone (Hardiness): 8 - 12 (15°F) Find my zone
Bloom: Red tubular flowers emerge on a tall, upright stalk (up to 3 feet) late winter through early summer, followed by green seed capsules.
Light: Full sun, Partial sun
Soil: Well-draining
Water: Low
Growth Rate/Habit: Slow to moderate/Rosette (spreads via offsets)
Mature Size: 1 - 2 ft. tall x 2 ft. wide
SOLD AS A BARE-ROOT SPECIMEN. Select from two sizes.
We recommend planting these in our Cactus/Succulent Soil.
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