Aloe bakeri (Dwarf Aloe, Baker Aloe)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Species | bakeri |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 0 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
| Height | 0.6 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clumping. |
| Landscape | Beds and borders, informal rock gardens, potted patio or indoor plant, mass container plantings or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps or separation of offsets. |
| Cultivation | Plant in loose, gravelly, loamy or sandy, well-draining soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | Mites and snails can be problematic. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Dry rocky plains and outcroppings. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, lanceolate-serrated leaves that partially sheathe and grow along a single stalk. |
| Colour Description | Sage green to bluish-green with a pale green sediment. |
| Texture Description | Smooth with toothed edges. |
Photographs
Aloe bakeri, Form
Aloe bakeri, Spring
Aloe bakeri, Maturity
Aloe bakeri, Seedling
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