coral aloe
Aloe striata
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Orange-red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Coral aloe (Aloe striata) is a succulent for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. 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, sandy or loamy soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Orange-red flowers attract bees and birds, and the evergreen leaves tolerate drought and salt.
Pairs well with Bougainvillea, Rabbit's ears, and Sorrel.
Native range
Southern Africa.