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Aloe × spinosissima

An evergreen succulent comprising a number of rosettes of long, narrow, fleshy leaves with stubby spines along the edges and on both surfaces, clustered around a short woody trunk. Upright spires of coral red, tubular flowers are produced in late winter

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Ultimate height

0.5–1 metres

Time to ultimate height

5–10 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Drought resistance

Yes

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Asphodelaceae
Native to the UK: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Clump forming
Potentially harmful: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort
Genus: Aloe can be mat-forming or shrubby evergreen perennials, with rosettes of fleshy leaves and small tubular flowers in racemes or panicles
Name status: Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in loam-based potting compost with added grit in frost-free conditions in full sun or light shade

Propagation

Propagate from offsets in late spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
Coastal
Patio and container plants
Mediterranean climate plants
Gravel garden

Pruning

No pruning necessary

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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