Aloe brevifolia
Kleinaalwyn (African)
Description
This succulent reaches 1'-2' tall and wide. Leaves are gray colored and fleshy, forming rosettes on top of each other to about 1' tall. Leaves are edged with small, white spines. In spring, scarlet orange flowers appear above the rosettes. It does best in full sun and well draining soil. This looks good with rocks and as a small ground cover.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.