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Aloe distans
Jewelled Aloe
| There are more than 300 species of Aloe, plus many hybrids, ranging in height from 6 inches to 18 feet. Native to arid lands, they require little water or care. Juice from the thick, pointed, sharply toothed leaves of some species is used in medicines. However, all Alow leaves are toxic if eaten, so grow plants away from children. The green or lightly blotched leaves usually grow in compact rosettes or occasionally in spirals. Their lilylike flowers bloom atop tall spikes. Some types bloom every month. Drought-tolerant, they prefer frost-free climates and dislike wet winters. Easy to care for, as long as they get good drainage and enough sun. Remove flower stalks and old leaves after flowering. |
The stems of this low-growing succulent root along the ground and turn upward at their ends. Rosettes of blue-green leaves with pale spots have spines on their edges. Blooms are dull scarlet or yellow with orange keels.
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Attributes - Aloe distans
Plant Type: Succulent
Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer
Flower Color: Orange, Red, Yellow
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Width: 6 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10, 11
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.
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Related Plants
Aloe arborescens, Aloe aristata, Aloe bainesii, Aloe brevifolia, Aloe dichotoma, Aloe dorotheae, Aloe ferox, Aloe glauca, Aloe humilis echinata, Aloe nobilis, Aloe plicatilis, Aloe x principis, Aloe ramosissima, Aloe speciosa, Aloe striata, Aloe striatula, Aloe succotrina, Aloe vera
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