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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Aloe longistyla (Karoo Aloe) - A small aloe that suckers with time to form a group of 6 to 8 inch wide rosettes with upright blue-green leaves with large thick pale soft spines on lower leaf surface and margins. In fall to winter appear the very large (compared to the foliage) pale orange flowers with long exerted stamens and style on a short upright unbranched inflorescence just above the leaf tips. The flowers are followed by large grey fruit capsules. Plant in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Very drought tolerant but looks best with occasional irrigation in summer - avoid over watering and heavy soils. Hardy to around 25 °F. This small attractive aloe is native to South Africa in the Southern and Eastern Cape provinces, Little Karoo and western Great Karoo. The specific epithet "longistyla" refers to the long style which protrude from the mouth of the flower.
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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