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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange & Pink |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Parentage: (Aloe barberae x A. vaombe) |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe 'Goliath' (Goliath Aloe) - A unique large heavy-stemmed unbranched aloe to 12 feet tall with long broad medium green leaves that arch over and taper to a long narrow tip. Mature plants produce an inflorescence in late fall or winter that branches near the crown of leaves with many upright branches that rise 1 to 2 feet bearing salmon to orange flowers. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Seems to be hardy down to at least 25 F. This plant shows hybrid vigor which may exceed its own ability to support itself. The stems of some older specimens have been known to break or fall over from their own weight so the best advice for this plant is to try to grow it slowly by not applying too much water or fertilizer lest the large foliage heads become too heavy. Aloe 'Goliath' is believed to have originated as a garden cross of the large South African tree aloe, Aloe barberae (A. bainesii), and Aloe vaombe from Madagascar. The plants were selected as seedlings by Don Newcomer of Serra Gardens, who had these two plants situated together in his garden in Malibu Canyon. The plant looked large and stout so the name Goliath seemed a natural name. This plant should not be confused with Aloe 'Hercules', which is a cross between Aloe barberae and Aloe dichotoma or the Mozambique form of Aloe barberae that is sometimes called Aloe 'Medusa'. Our thanks to Kevin Coniff for pictures and information on the origin of this large and interesting hybrid aloe.
This information is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library and from reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations of it in our nursery of crops, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens we have visited. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Aloe 'Goliath'. |
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