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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Aloe pictifolia (Speckled Aloe) - Native to the Eastern Cape Providence of South Africa. It slowly forms small groups of leaf rosettes (up to 10 inches wide) from a short, creeping stem. Leaves are reddish-green to pinkish and are long and very narrow. Both sides of the leaves are covered with small white spots. Small reddish-brown teeth are present along the margins. Flowers are a dull red, turning yellow when open. It is easy to grow, requiring very little care. Plant in well-drained, rich soil in ample sun. The plants will benefit from a regular mulch of compost. This aloe can withstand long periods of drought, but it will thrive and flower more profusely if watered in the correct season. Winter grower. Well suited to a rock garden, on a sloping bank or even in containers. Tolerant of frost and cold hardy to 30-32° F.
This information about Aloe pictifolia displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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