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    Also Known As

    • African Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe africana plant details

    Aloe africana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring, summer and winter orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun 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, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe africana

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in spring, summer and winter
    Uses: bare root shipping available, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe africana

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aloe africana is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, having the capability to adapt to various climates. Its single stem is topped with a rosette of waxy, blue-toned leaves that may reach up to 13 ft (4 m) tall, all complemented with red-hued spines. Drawing pollinators from near and far, a crown of yellow flowers adorns the top of the plant. An ideal candidate for coastal gardens or outdoor containers, Aloe africana grows best in full sun and windy areas.

     

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    By: Dry Oasis Plants

    Large growing tree aloe from the Eastern Cape. Beautiful, long leaves armed with dark thorns, up to 6 feet tall. Huge inflorescence in winter/spring with loads of orange and red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Another bold beauty from the Aloe clan! If you garden in USDA Zone 9b, it’s practically a mandate that you host an Aloe or two & here’s a BIG one that makes an impressive specimen. Eventually, this 6’ plus tall Aloe will form a trunk under a skirt of desiccating leaves. Flowering commences in late Winter & carries on through Spring, but often this species will bloom during the Summer as well. The many upright inflorescences carry hundreds of orange & yellow flowers. These torch-like blooms are attractive to hummingbirds & complement the grey green leaves, which are armed with many dark thorns. Tolerant of hot sun, drought, wind, deer, salt spray & a wide range of soils. From the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aloe africana plant

    How to Grow Aloe africana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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