Aloe striatula (Striped-Stemmed Aloe)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Species | striatula |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 10a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | requires cold protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 33 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Mat-forming and bushy. |
| Landscape | Borders, rock gardens and container planting. |
| Propagation | By seed and stem cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun. Plant in well-drained sand, loam soils with a pH of acid, alkaline and neutral. |
| Pests | Scale insects and mealybugs can be a problem. Disease free but susceptible to root rot in wet or poorly-drained soils. |
| Leaf Description | Rosettes of fleshy leaves. |
| Flower Description | Small tubular flowers in racemes or panicles. |
| Colour Description | The stems and leaf sheaths are striped light and dark green. The flowers are yellow with orange stamens. |
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