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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange Red |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Parentage: (A. humilis echinata x A. arborescens pachythyrsa) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Aloe x spinosissima (Spider Aloe) - This succulent hybrid is one of the more manageably sized aloes, growing to about 3 ft. tall in flower and spreading into clumps of the same width. Red flowers on an unbranched inflorescence in winter. The name Aloe x spinosissima suggests something ferociously spiny but the teeth that line the leaf margins are not very large or sharp. New rosettes grow from the base of the old ones. Plant in full sun. Hardy to 22-25 F. Considered to be a hybrid between A. humilis echinata and A. arborescens pachythyrsa and is sometimes sold as Aloe arborescens 'Dwarf'.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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