Aloe Species, Vumba Aloe

Aloe swynnertonii

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloe (AL-oh)
Species
swynnertonii (swin-er-TON-ee-eye)
Synonym
Aloe chimanimaniensis
Aloe melsetterensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Reseda, California

Spring Valley, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | neutral

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