Large Treelike Aloe with Orange Red Flowers
A bold statement in the garden, this single stemmed, succulent tree has thick, wide, grey-green to dull green leaves. Reddish-brown spines on margins and often scattered on the surfaces of the leaves. Dead leaves persist on stem. Numerous spikes of orange-red flowers on horizontally branched stems appear late winter through spring. Plant in full sun.
Aloe marlothii (A. spectabilis)
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible : Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Spiny
Leaf shape : Keeled
Leaf color : Grey-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower width : 8"
Flower shape : Tubular
Flower color : Pink
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 5-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 8-12 ft.
Growth rate : Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 25 to 30 F (Z9b
Sunset zone : 8, 9, 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes