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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: Arabian Peninsula (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Green |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe tomentosa (Hairy Green Aloe) - This Aloe forms a single rosette to 2 feet tall by 4 feet wide with pale green leaves. In the late summer appears the tall branched inflorescence bearing unique chartreuse flowers covered in thick wool. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate infrequently - this is a winter dormant aloe but seems to tolerate winter rainfall if planted in a well-drained soil. Although from the warmer and more tropical Arabian Peninsula, this plant has proven hardy in California gardens to temperatures in the mid 20s ° F - we have not seen any winter damage on our original stock plant that we have had unprotected in our nursery garden since 1997. Our plants came from seed of the ISI plant ( ISI 1383) that originated in mountainous areas of Wadi Dahr, Yemen. Our thanks to Brian Kemble of The Ruth Bancroft Garden for supplying us with the seed of this wonderful and unusual aloe.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Aloe tomentosa.
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