Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Succulents

Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii

Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii, At Phoenix Zoo, February 08, 2008.

Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii, At Phoenix Zoo, February 08, 2008.

Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii, At Phoenix Zoo, February 08, 2008.

Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii	Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii
Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii	Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii

Aloe wickensii Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), . Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii is a popular garden aloe. It comes in three forms: a) with yellow, narrow oblong racemes, the flowers are all yellow; b)a red form, with oblong red racemes and bright red flowers; c) a bi - colored form, Previously known as Aloe wickensii, its bud are red, and the open flowers gradually turn yellow. Aloe cryptopoda or Aloe wickensii is a clump forming succulent whose fleshy gray - green leaves are arranged in a rosette at the top of a very short stem. The leaves are up to about 24 inches long and 4 inches wide at the base, they are slightly grooved on top, and they end in a sharp point. The leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. It is very pool friendly. Height: Height to about 4 feet. Spreading to about 4 feet. Flowers: Red or Yellow drooping flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 8 racemes, the racemes sre 8 inches to 16 inches in length. Flowers are 1 inch - 2 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Blooming Time: January - March. Leaves: Smooth gray - green in color, with some pink, narrow and oblong in shape, the leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Fruit: The fruit is a triangular capsule containing numerous seeds. Elevation: 0 - 4,800 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to Southern Africa, also native from Swaziland to Mozambique and Mpumalanga. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Phoenix Zoo, February 08, 2008. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.