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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South West Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe hereroensis (Sand Aloe) - A ground hugging medium sized aloe to 20 inches wide that is usually solitary or with only a few rosettes in a clump. It has smooth pale blue-green leaves that curve upward, are flecked with white lines on the upper surface and capital "H" shaped spots on the lower. The leaf margins are well armed with dark small sharp spines. In mid winter to early spring appear the flowers in flattened branched racemes that are wider than long, The flowers vary in color from brownish orange to pink and are broad at their base and narrow near the mouth. Plant in full sun in a well drained alkaline soil. Irrigate carefully so not to overwater. Is reported as hardy in California down to the mid 20's. Aloe hereroensis received its name from the original collection location in Northern Namibia which was home to the Herero, a tribe in the Bantu group, who live in Namibia, Botswana and Angola. In their language the common name for the plant is 'Sandaalwyn' which translates sand aloe. Aloe hereroensis is found on rocky and sandy soils in dry areas of the Northern Cape and Orange Free State in South Africa north into Namibia and Angola.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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