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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: Ethiopia (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Coral |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Aloe eru, A. abbysinica, Lam.] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe camperi 'Jennifer' (Variegated Nubian Aloe) A colony-forming aloe that suckers or branches near the base with individual rosettes reaching nearly 2 feet tall and wide with narrow light green leaves with cream streaks that are flat on the upper surface and angle upwards then arch over towards the tips with sharp spines along the margins. This plant reliably produces 3 foot tall branched inflorescences with an abundance of salmon-orange buds that open to yellow flowers from the bottom up in late spring - ours is spectacular in May. Plant in full sun and irrigate little to occasionally. Should prove as hardy as the species which tolerates temperatures to mid 20's F - No damage observed on our plants of the species at 25° F in the January 2007 cold spell. This aloe came from the garden of Santa Barbara succulent collector, the late Gunther Schwarz and was given to us by his wife Jennifer. Likely this plant already has a valid cultivar name but until such time that we learn it we are honoring Jennifer and Gunther's memory by naming it after her.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Aloe camperi 'Jennifer' .
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