Tilt-Head Aloe
Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe) is a large and showy, evergreen succulent forming a decorative rosette of long and slender, blue-green leaves, often tinged pink at the tips and edges, up to 3 ft. long (90 cm). Each leaf is adorned with small, pale to deep red, soft teeth. What makes this species easy to distinguish is the tendency of its rosette to lean toward the greatest sun exposure, hence the common name. The old leaves remain after they have dried, forming a ‘petticoat’ on the stem. Generally single-stemmed, Tilt-head Aloe produces a short, conical raceme, 20 in. tall (50 cm), densely packed with showy flowers. The buds are deep red when young and mature to green with white stripes. The dark reddish brown stamens and style protrude conspicuously when the flowers open, providing a tri-color look. While the inflorescence is solitary, one rosette can produce up to 4 inflorescences. A wonderful specimen plant for the garden that is quite attractive to hummingbirds.
Hardiness |
9 - 10 |
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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 | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 10 |
---|---|
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 | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Aloe speciosa (Tilt-Head Aloe) do I need for my garden?
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