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Image shows the attractive star-shaped
butterfly and hummingbird attractant, Aloe maculata or African Aloe or Zebra Aloe or Soap Aloe |
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Aloe Maculata
(African Aloe, Zebra Aloe, Soap Aloe ) |
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: South Africa-Zimbabwe, Eastern Cape Province, South Cape Provice
Light:
Full Sun
Height: 1.5'
Spread: About 1.5'
Blooms: Flatted, globe-shaped, pink- orange-yellow, attracts butterflies
Foliage: Green, stiff, spotted with toothed edges, spiney tips, stubby stems
Soil: Poor
Water: Little-regular., dought tolerant when established
Uses: Xeriscaping, border, desert garden
Propagation: Seeds, offsets division
Caution: Plant has sharp edges
Comments: Aloe maculata or African Aloe or Zebra Aloe or Soap Aloe is a
salt-tolerant and carefree succulent. It is a carefree and fast-growing
invasive plant that spreads by suckers. The mother plant produces many
offsets which can be removed and planted. The sap from the African Aloe can be used as a soap
substitute, hence its name Soap Aloe. Aloe maculata makes an interesting
plant for the xeriscaping garden, border or desert garden and it is a butterfly
and hummingbird attractant. Protect this succulent
from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
