Aloe aculeata in early January at the Desert Botanical Garden
USDA: 9b-10
Heat Tolerance: good
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Northern Province, Mpumalanga)
Growth Habits: Rosette 2 feet high, 3 feet in diameter (60 by 90 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer, very little water in winter.
Propagation: Seeds
Aloe aculeata produces a single stemless rosette, up to 3 feet in diameter (90 cm).
The species name "aculeata" comes from the Latine for "prickly".
Blooming Habits:
Yellow and red flowers in winter.
Culture:
This species is dormant in winter, keep it totally dry at or around 40°F (4°C).
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