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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: ["that big maculate aloe"] |
| Parentage: [Aloe maculata hybrid?] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe 'Big Mac' - Large shrubby aloe to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide with 18 inch wide rosettes of with pale spotted dull green leaves that are often suffused with maroon tones and spring dark red flowers. Plant in full sun to light shade with occasional to infrequent summer watering. Hardy to at least 25° F. This plant has been found growing around Santa Barbara for the last 30 years or more but nobody seems to have a name for it or know of its origins but have just called it "that big maculate aloe". Convinced that we needed a name to call it we asked for suggestions and Jeff Chemnick came up with 'Big Mac' and this name has stuck.
The information on this webpage is based on research conducted about this plant in our nursery library, from online sources, as well as from observations made of it as it grows in the nursery in containers, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens where we have observed it growing. We will also incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Aloe 'Big Mac'. |
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