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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| 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.
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 'Big Mac'.
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