Aloiampelos striatula [Orange]

Also Known As

Aloe striatula [Orange]
Basuto Kraal Aloe

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-12

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Aloiampelos striatula [Orange] plant details

Aloiampelos striatula [Orange] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloiampelos striatula [Orange]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloiampelos striatula [Orange]

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the hardiest of the larger Aloes with some suggesting on the internet that is hardy to 15F. Surviving and looking good are two different things. I can see it surviving with a heavy mulch and regenerating from the base but would expect to see damage below the mid 20's. This is the less common orange and yellow flowered form.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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Gardening facts about Aloiampelos striatula [Orange] plant

How to Grow Aloiampelos striatula [Orange]

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen