Sand Aloe, Aloe orpeniae
Aloe hereroensis (Sand Aloe) is an evergreen succulent perennial forming single, erect rosettes or a small clump or rosettes of smooth, pale blue-green leaves that curve inwards and are often rose-colored or bronzed in the sun. The leaves are adorned with H-shaped whitish spots arranged in transverse bands on the lower surface. Their margins are lined with small, sharp, red-brown spines. This Aloe produces flattened, branched racemes, wider than long, of usually scarlet to deep red flowers, rarely orange or yellow. Up to three branched inflorescences can arise from a single rosette. This plant makes a dramatic focal point in sunny borders or decorative containers.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Common names | Aloe |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Common names | Aloe |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Aloe hereroensis (Sand Aloe) do I need for my garden?
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