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ALOE striatula

A hardy aloe with attractive tall spikes of yellow flowers tinged red as they fade. Ideal for a hot dry sunny bank
Plant Details
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Good to know
Renamed Aloiampelos striatula -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, mealybugs -
Place of origin
Lesotho, South Africa -
EvergreenNarrow leaves to 25cm (10in) long with small, white-toothed margins towards the stem tips
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Yellow
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RacemesTerminal, cylindrical racemes 10-15cm (4-6in) long of flowers 4-5cm (1½-2in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lanceolate
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Height
To 50cm (20in) -
Spread
Indefinite -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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SucculentClump-forming subshrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats and rabbits
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Aloe - Care Guide