Perennials, Tropicals > Aloe > Aloe 'Southern Cross'
Aloe
'Southern Cross'
Southern Cross Aloe
| Family |
| Asphodelaceae |
| Genus |
| Aloe |
| Cultivar |
| 'Southern Cross' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Height |
| 80 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Garden beds and container plants. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun, well-drained soils. Tolerates dry and hot conditions. Light frost tolerance. |
| Shape |
| Branching and shrub-like. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Adorned leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Compact flower clusters that open simultaneously in mid winter. Bird attracting. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves are grey in colour with a red decorative edge. The flowers are yellow and a more pale yellow in winter. |
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