Starfish Aloe
Aloe Cameronii
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 9–11Type Shrub, SucculentClimate Arid, Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Succulent
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical
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