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Torch Aloe |
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Krantz Aloe |
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Tree Aloe |
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Mountain Bush Aloe |
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Aloe |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Up to 6-10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Up to 6-8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Red Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Height: | 24 to 32 inches |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow seeds in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in a few weeks at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees F. Seedlings need moist but well-drained soil. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Offsets Other: Stems cut below a node root easily. Cut a stem that has gotten leggy, let it dry out for at least a few hours to form a seal on the cut surface. Place the cutting in rooting medium kept moist, but not wet, until roots form. |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Jan 23, 2016 12:26 AM Deceptively large, tough, multistemmed aloe with outstanding torch-like flowers in late fall to winter. Very easy to propagate: stick a cutting in the ground, water every 2 weeks, and voila, flowers next season. Will turn funky colors when stressed, often a striking purple while rooting or during drought stress. Requires lots of space or lots of pruning to do well, though it does tolerate confined spaces (still, be prepared to prune). Tends to dominate hybrids, in both habit and flowers. [ Reply to this comment | |
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