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Aloe x spinosissima

Pronunciation

AL-oh spin-oh-Siss-e-ma

Common Name

Spider Aloe

Plant Type

Succulent

Mature Size

2-3 ft. high, 2-4 ft. wide

Water Requirements

Very Low: water deeply several times a summer

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun, shade

Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Flower Color

Red-orange

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Spider aloe is a slow-growing succulent, making it unlikely to outgrow its space or crowd its neighbors. This low-maintenance plant is an excellent specimen for a small low-water garden.

It’s a striking plant with an interesting form – it almost looks like a piece of modern sculpture. Spider aloe is frost-tender so be sure to protect it on cold winter nights.

PADG notes: In the winter, spider aloe is rumored to have red flower spikes that are attractive to hummingbirds. Unfortunately, this cannot be confirmed because the plant has never bloomed in our location.

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