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Coral Aloe, Aloe striata

Coral Aloe, Aloe striata, February 5, 2008.

Coral Aloe, Aloe striata	Coral Aloe, Aloe striata
Coral Aloe, Aloe striata	Coral Aloe, Aloe striata
Coral Aloe, Aloe striata	Coral Aloe, Aloe striata

Coral Aloe Aloe striata, Aloe Family (Aloaceae) sometimes in ( Asphodelaceae ), Coral Aloe. Also called: Blouaalway (Blue Aloe), Gladdeblaaraalwyn (Smooth Leafed Aloe), Makaalwyn (Tame Aloe), Streepaalwyn (Stripe Aloe), Vaalblaaraalwyn (Pale Leaf Aloe). Aloe striata is a succulent plant that grows to around 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. It has broad, pale gray - green leaves. The name "striata" refers to the longitudinal lines on the leaves of this species. The leaves are gray - green,, with red - brown toothed edges. The flowers are 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. 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: Bright-orange to pinkish-red 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 - 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 - 5,200 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to the Northern Cape of South Africa. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Glendale, Sumerwinds Nursery, February 05, 2008.