Aloiampelos striatula
striped-stemmed aloe
An evergreen succulent with bushy, scrambling stems. The stems and leaf sheaths are striped light and dark green. Yellow racemes of flowers with protruding orange stamens are produced on spikes 40cm high in summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Yellow | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S. Africa, Lesotho
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in a sharply-draining soil in full sun. Under glass grow in a sharply-draining loam based compost (JI No2) with extra sand or perlite. Water freely during the growth period from spring to autumn, and more sparingly when dormant during the winter. Outdoors protect from excessive winter wet. As an endemic of high-altitude habitats in South Africa, if given very sharp drainage is hardy in average winters throughout much of the UK, except the far north
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring at 21°C or from stem cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free, except in wet or poorly-drained soils where it may be susceptible to root rot
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