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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Red |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Parentage: (Aloe cameronii x A. ferox 'White') |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Aloe 'Superman' - A large hybrid aloe with green lanceolate leaves that have a slight red-orange tint with age and have red teeth along the margins. In winter into early spring appear reddish tubular flowers tightly arranged as a spike atop stout 3 foot tall branching inflorescences. Plant in full sun and irrigate little to regularly - plants of both parent species are known to tolerate dry conditions but will look best and flower better with occasion irrigation. Foliage is likely hardy down to the low 20°s F but the winter flowers might be damaged below 25° F. These plants are known to be profuse bloomer and are the result of a controlled cross between Aloe cameronii and Aloe ferox 'White' that was conducted by Aloe hybridizer Brent Wigand at his home in Wildomar California. Brent has stated that this is the best hybrid aloe he has ever created. The foliage of the plants in this crop are very fairly uniform but there is likely some variability in flower color as these are seedling hybrids.
The information displayed on this page about Aloe 'Superman' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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