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Aloe vryheidensis/Wolkberg Aloe, Aloe
Mass planting in a southern California botanical garden
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Mass planting in a southern California botanical garden
Image taken in January in southern California botanical garden
A close view of the striking flowers on this Aloe
This specimen also identified as Aloe vryheidensis
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Scientific Name:
Aloe vryheidensis
Common Name:
Wolkberg Aloe, Aloe
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Winter
Flower color:
Orange
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Dry
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a very drought tolerant succulent quite suitable for xeriscaping in locations not subject to freezing temperatures. Takes several years to come into the flowering phase and eventually become treelike. Leaf margins have spines. Somewhat common in southern California.