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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Synonyms: [Aloe x principis] |
| Parentage: (A. arborescens x A. ferox) |
| Height: 8-10 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe salm-dyckiana - A large aloe to 8-9 feet tall with dark gray-green leaves and 2-3 foot tall upright-branching inflorescences with dark red flowers. This aloe typically branches at the base but can have a solitary trunk with very erect stems if crowded. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Little to no irrigation is required. Though no empirical data exists on this we have observed this plant to be resistant to Aloe mite (Aceria aloinis). Our original plant came from Franceschi Park in Santa Barbara where many old plants formed a massive planting along the entry road. This plant is thought to be a naturally occurring hybrid between A. ferox and A. arborescens. Reynold's notes in his listing of Aloe arborescens in his "The Aloes of South Africa" the names associated with this cross and includes both Aloe x principis and A. x salm-dyckiana. He also states that "In several localities A. arborescens and A. ferox grow socially and cross very freely. This is particularly evident near Mossel Bay, Gouritz River, Riverdale and further west, where a bewildering range of hybrid aggregates can be seen in various growth and colour forms."
The information about Aloe x salm-dyckiana displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources we consider reliable. We will also relate those observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and in other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has additional information, particularly when they share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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