Dwarf Aloe, Spider Aloe
This dense, medium-sized aloe is a hybrid that forms rosettes of long, narrow, succulent grey-green leaves edged with soft teeth. New offsets grow from base of old rosettes resulting in a wide-spreading clump up to 3 or 4 ft. wide. Flowers spikes of orange-red appear on 1 1/2 ft. tall stalks in late winter to early spring
Aloe x spinosissima
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf notes : Individual rosettes are 9-10 inches wide.
Leaf texture : Succulent
Leaf shape : Lance-shaped with soft-toothed margins
Leaf color : Grey-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Spike
Flower color : Orange
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 3-4 ft.
Average size maturity height : 2-3 ft.
Growth rate : Fast
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 20 to 25 F (Z9a
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