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Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe Maculata

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Overview

The Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) is a hardy succulent characterized by rosettes of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves adorned with white speckles. It reaches up to 18 inches in height and width, displaying vibrant orange-red flowers on spikes up to 2 feet tall. Suitable for USDA zones 8-11, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade, making it a striking, low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — The Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) is a hardy succulent characterized by rosettes of fleshy
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — lance-shaped leaves adorned with white specklesSoap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — It reaches up to 18 inches in height and widthSoap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — displaying vibrant orange-red flowers on spikes up to 2 feet tallSoap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — Suitable for USDA zones 8-11Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shadeSoap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — commonly known as Soap Aloe or African Aloe+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — The Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) is a hardy succulent characterized by rosettes of fleshy
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — lance-shaped leaves adorned with white speckles
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — It reaches up to 18 inches in height and width
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — displaying vibrant orange-red flowers on spikes up to 2 feet tall
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — Suitable for USDA zones 8-11
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — commonly known as Soap Aloe or African Aloe
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — is a robust succulent ideally adapted for accentuating xeriscaped or drought-resistant gardens
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — this perennial plant is both ornamental and functional
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — esteemed for its medicinal and cleansing properties

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