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Aloe elgonica

Mt. Elgon Aloe

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Description

This easy-to-grow aloe forms clumps of rosettes that are 1' wide. Leaves are recurved, green, glossy, pointed but start off pink when first emerging. Margins have signficant teeth. From spring through summer, red flowers appear above foliage, up to 3' tall. It does well in full sun for best foliage color but tolerates some shade. It needs well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Very attractive and architecturally interesting.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.