Aloe brevifolia |
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Short Leaf Aloe |
Description
This succulent reaches 1'-2' tall and wide. Leaves are gray colored and fleshy, forming rosettes on top of each other to about 1' tall. Leaves are edged with small, white spines. In spring, scarlet orange flowers appear above the rosettes. It does best i
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.