coral aloe

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Astemless, basal-rosette evergreen succulent to 1m tall and wide. The broad, blue-green leaves are marked longitudinally to a greater or lesser degree with narrow, dark lines; the smooth, pink margins may become a pinkish-red when exposed to full sun. Panicles of coral red flowers are borne in spring

Scientific classification

Species: coral aloe (Aloe striata)
Genus: Aloe
Family: Asphodelaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Houseplants · Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of coral aloe

Distribution map

South Africa (Cape)

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of coral aloe

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coral aloe care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with heat as soon as ripe or from offsets in late spring or early summer

Growing

Grows best under glass in a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water moderately when in growth; very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season

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