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Family: Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) Species: marlothii (mar-LOTH-ee-eye)
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Cactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage EvergreenThis plant is resistant to deer Unknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedPlant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling Bloom Color OrangeRed-Orange Gold (yellow-orange) Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid WinterOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouseFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |