Aloe striata

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Aloe striata

Coral Aloe

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: GardenSoft

Description

More attractive than saponaria. Great flower display in late winter. A slow to moderate grower forms a large rosette. Fleshy leaves are pale gray and broad at the base. Leaves have fine longitudinal lines and also pink margins.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.