Aloe elgonica

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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.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.