Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Succulents

Aloe sinkatana, Aloe sinkatana

Aloe sinkatana, Aloe sinkatana Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Library. February 5, 2008.

Aloe, sinkatana February 5, 2008.	Aloe, sinkatana February 5, 2008.
Aloe, sinkatana Orange - Redish Pink Flowers	Aloe, sinkatana Orange - Redish Pink Flowers

Aloe, sinkatana Aloe, sinkatana, Aloe Family (Aloaceae) sometimes in ( Asphodelaceae ), Aloe, sinkatana. Also called: . Aloe sinkatana is native to the mountains of Sudan around the 3000' level. It produces pale yellow to bright orange flowers in pyramidal clusters. The green leaves may sometimes be tinged reddish and have oblong white blotches and the margins are armed with more or less forward pointing sharp teeth. The rosettes are up to 2' tall and 2-3' in diameter. This species is highly drought tolerant and is a December bloomer. The leaves are gray - green,, with red - brown toothed edges. The flowers are yellow or orange to redish pink, large flowers, hanging loosely on a simple inflorescence arranged in a raceme of around 8 - 12 inches in height. It's flowers are produced in the winter. This north African species forms dense clumps to 2x3ft in the landscape. Succulent bluish-green leaves with white spots and small spines form symmetrical rosettes. The showy inflorescence is a short scape with an umbel of yellow flowers Careful watering is required, plants are prone to rot if overwatered, especially in the winter months. It is very pool friendly. Plants are stemless and form groups of a few rosettes. Height: Height to about 18 inches. Spreading to about 24 inches. Flowers: yellow or orange to redish pink, large flowers, hanging loosely on a simple inflorescence arranged in a raceme of around 8 - 12 inches in height. Flowers are 1 inch - 1 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Blooming Time: January - July. Leaves: Smooth gray - green in color, 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 - 3,000 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to Northern Africa, and the mountains of Sudan. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Library. February 5, 2008. Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.