karoo aloe
Aloe longistyla
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall5 to 1 foot wide
- Bloom color
- Orange
Notes
Karoo aloe (Aloe longistyla) is an evergreen succulent. 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 bears orange flowers. It is native to South Africa's Cape Province.
Pairs well with Dragon tree, Bougainvillea, and Lemon Coral sedum.
Native range
South Africa.