Starfish Aloe

Aloe Cameronii

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Overview

Aloe cameronii, or Starfish Aloe, is a striking succulent featuring dense rosettes up to 18 inches in diameter. Its lanceolate leaves, reaching 12 inches long, showcase a unique red to deep copper hue when stressed. Preferring full sun to partial shade, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil with minimal watering. It makes a bold accent in xeriscapes, rock gardens, and container displays, blooming with orange-red flowers in cooler months.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Aloe cameronii, or Starfish Aloe, is a striking succulent featuring dense rosettes up to 18 inches in diameter

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Its lanceolate leaves, reaching 12 inches long, showcase a unique red to deep copper hue when stressed

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — It makes a bold accent in xeriscapes

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil with minimal watering

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — blooming with orange-red flowers in cooler months

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — scientifically known as Aloe cameronii

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Aloe cameronii, or Starfish Aloe, is a striking succulent featuring dense rosettes up to 18 inches in diameter

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Its lanceolate leaves, reaching 12 inches long, showcase a unique red to deep copper hue when stressed

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — It makes a bold accent in xeriscapes

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil with minimal watering

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — blooming with orange-red flowers in cooler months

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — scientifically known as Aloe cameronii

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — is a striking and unique succulent species perfect for creating focal points in water-wise landscape designs

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — with individual leaves growing 12 to 18 inches long

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — coppery-red hue when exposed to full sun and sparing water conditions

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — This drought-tolerant perennial is known for its distinctive rosettes of lance-shaped, fleshy leaves

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — it can tolerate partial shade

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Starfish Aloe prefers well-draining soil and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — For optimal growth, it requires a sunny spot, receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — tubular flowers that emerge on stalks extending up to 2 feet above the foliage

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — which may influence leaf coloration.<br><br>Each winter to early spring

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Aloe cameronii dazzles with striking

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — ranging in color from orange to deep red

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — allow sufficient space between plants

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — to accommodate their mature spread and to promote good air circulation

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — Clientele will appreciate its easy care and striking aesthetic contribution to their garden tapestry

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — orange and yellow flowers in the garden

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — shrub / succulent with orange and yellow blooms

Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — shrub / succulent for full or half

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