Aloe brevifolia |
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Short Leaf Aloe |
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
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
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.