-
Names and Synonyms:Aloe acutissima var. antanimorensis, Aloe acutissima var. antanamorensis
-
Common Names:Blue Aloe
-
Family:Aloeaceae
-
Origin:Madagascar, specifically, the south west coast of the island, where it grows on rocks and in shallow soils
-
Size Label:1 Gallon
-
Height:6-12"
-
Width:6-12"
-
Cold Tolerance:25 to 30°F; -3.9 to -1.1°C
-
Heat Tolerance:Very high
-
Light Requirement:Full sun to light shade
-
Water needs:Very drought tolerant.
-
Maintenance:None
-
Uses:Good in succulent, cactus and xeriscape gardens. This plant makes a nice ground cover for dry areas.
-
Propagation:Remove and replant offsets. Cuttings can be rooted as well. Seeds can be collected after flowering.
-
Problems:None
-
Special notes:This is a shorter version of the var. acutissima species which develops a pinkish-red blush in cool weather and other times when the plant is stressed. The primary leaf color is pale turquoise. It has open rosettes with lance-shaped leaves and offsets readily. The orange-red winter flowers are born on single spikes which rise about a foot above the colored foliage and are very attractive to hummingbirds.
-
Research Links:
-
-
Aloe acutissima variety antanimorensis
1 Gallon $6.50
Temporarily out of stock due to frost damaage, February 2018
Similar to var. acutissima but has smaller more compact leaves pigmented with a beautiful golden orange, Reynolds describes leaves of “dull grey green”. Possibly this is hybrid or pigmentation has changed due to Southern California conditions.
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Out of stock
