Safari Sunrise Aloe is a compact stemless succulent that grows in rosettes strongly upright blue-grey toothed fleshy foliage that may be tipped with red in extreme temperatures. After maturity a thick flowering stalk with pink-orange flowers that fade to cream starting from the tips bloom from mid summer to mid winter. Grows best in full sun and dry well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Africa, Hybrid |
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange/Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Avoid overwatering. Watch for mealybugs and scale. NOTE: while used for skin care and is edible, the gel contains latex and can cause irritation to sensitive individuals.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Distylium, Hardy Ice Plant, Stonecrop
IMAGE: Photoset by Ball Seed, Aloe Safari Sunrise
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
