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Products > Aloe striata ssp. karasbergensis
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Category: Succulent |
Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
Evergreen: Yes |
Variegated Foliage: Yes |
Flower Color: Orange Red |
Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
Synonyms: [A.karasbergensis] |
Height: 2-3 feet |
Width: 2-3 feet |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Aloe striata ssp. karasbergensis (Karasburg Coral Aloe) - This rosette-forming succulent grows to 2-3 feet tall by as wide with soft curved pale blue-green leaves that have dark reddish striations and in full sun the leaves take on a pink cast. Though often solitary, with age this plant can form clumps from suckers at the base of the rosettes. The branched inflorescense holds dark pink to red flowers in mid to late winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate infrequently. Considered hardy to frost if soils are fairly dry. This species comes from the Great Karashberg Range in Northern Cape to South-Namibia, one of the most arid regions of South Africa, but in cultivation it can tolerate more water - but when over irrigated or in heavy soils the leaves will split open. Great for pot culture or in the dry garden. 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.
The information about Aloe striata ssp. karasbergensis 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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