aloe
Aloe harlana
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Red to orange
Notes
Aloe (Aloe harlana) is a succulent for containers, rock gardens, and dry beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought. Red to orange flowers add color above the leaves.
Pairs well with Dragon tree, Bougainvillea, and Chinese money plant.
Native range
Ethiopia.