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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Parentage: (A. mawii, A. petricola, A. marlothii & A. arborescens) |
| Height: 6-8 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe 'Erik the Red' - A large tall-growing aloe to 6 feet tall or more with its stem topped by a rosette to about 2 feet wide with mid-green leaves that have a prominent, but not dangerous, spiny edge. The tall branching inflorescences of blood-red flowers appear in early winter and continue up to early spring with red buds as attractively colored as the flower. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Can get by with occasional to infrequent irrigation but tolerant of more regular gardening watering. Noted as hardy to a medium frost so likely cold tolerant to temperatures down to the mid to high 20's F. This aloe comes from the breeding program of Leo Thamm of Sunbird Aloes in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a complex hybrid involving Aloe mawii, which contributed its dark red color combined with A. petricola, A. marlothii (red form) and A. arborescens. It was named after the breeder's eldest son, whom he notes is "also a tall fella". It was introduced to the US nursery trade in 2012 by The Plug Collection.
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 'Erik the Red' PPAF .
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