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Massawa Aloe |
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Aloe |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | Up to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Racemes are finely pubescent |
Flower Color: | Other: Orange-red or pale red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Inflorescence Height: | Up to 4-5 feet |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
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 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. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Oct 19, 2018 12:51 PM Small to medium clumping aloe from the coast of Eritrea and Djibouti. Offsets to form large groups. Inflorescence has 1-2 branches and orange-red flowers. Leaves are often spotted, especially when young. This plant shares some history with Aloe massawana, and is often misidentified as such. [ Reply to this comment | |
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