Aloe aristata |
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Description
This succulent evergreen grows 8-12" tall. Leaves are 4" long, in rosettes. The ends of the leaves are whip-like threads. The plant is accented by orange-red flowers that bloom in winter.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Light Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
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