Pronounciation: AL-o x spin-o-sis-SEE-ma

Hardiness zones
Sunset 12 and 13 with protection, 16-24
USDA 9-11

Landscape Use: Small-scale xeriscape ground cover for light shade areas, accent plant.

Form & Character: Upright, stiff, a bit abrasive, spreading.

Growth Habit: Evergreen, succulent, herbaceous perennial that spreads slowly by rhizome. Foliage might extend to 2 feet above the ground surface.

Foliage/Texture: Basal clumps of pointed yellow serrated succulent strap shaped leaves to 30-inches long. Leaves are wider in sun and thinner in shade; coarse texture.

Flowers & Fruits: Arborescent (branched) stalks producing many tubular orange flowers; fruits are green and multi-carpulate, not showy.

Seasonal Color: Brilliantly colored winter flowers.

Temperature: Intolerant of freezing temperatures.

Light: Light shade is best in Phoenix.

Soil: Tolerant

Watering: Infrequent irrigations

Pruning: Removal of dead flower stalks.

Propagation: Division of clumps.

Disease and Pests: None

Additional comments: The genus Aloe contains literally hundreds and hundreds of species and species hybrids. Aloes attract hummingbirds when in bloom.