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Mountain Aloe

Aloe Marlothii

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Overview

The Mountain Aloe, Aloe marlothii, is a robust, single-stemmed plant towering to 10ft, notable for its gray-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown spines. Its grand stature is crowned with a stunning display of orange to red flowers blooming in winter. This drought-resistant succulent thrives in full sun, requiring minimal water, making it an ideal focal piece for xeriscaped gardens and arid landscapes. Hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–10Type Succulent
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Growing to a height of approximately 6 to 10 feet with a spread of nearly 5 to 8 feet; its grand stature is, image 83

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Xanthorrhoeaceae

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Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — this succulent adds a sculptural presence and vertical element to your garden tableau
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Its grand stature is crowned with a stunning display of orange to red flowers blooming in winter; the Mountain, image 78
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — always allowing ample space for mature growth
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Its grand stature is crowned with a stunning display of orange to red flowers blooming in winter; the Mountain, image 103
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — consider positioning it as a focal point or in clusters for dramatic effect
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — the Mountain Aloe adapts well to xeriscaping and requires minimal supplemental watering once established; orange, image 93
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — prominent for its grand stature and distinctive foliage
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — making it a low-maintenance option for the environmentally conscious client; making it an ideal focal piece for, image 94
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — The vibrant orange to red blossoms attract hummingbirds and other pollinators
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — rising up to 3 to 5 feet above the foliage; consider positioning it as a focal point or in clusters for dramatic, image 89
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — succulent for full
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — making it a low-maintenance option for the environmentally conscious client; making it an ideal focal piece for, image 69
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Aloe marlothii produces impressive, image 88
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — This drought-resistant succulent thrives in full sun
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — consider positioning it as a focal point or in clusters for dramatic effect; providing texture and a touch of color, image 95
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Aloe marlothii produces impressive, image 63
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — making it an ideal focal piece for xeriscaped gardens and arid landscapes; prominent for its grand stature and, image 80
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — making it an ideal focal piece for xeriscaped gardens and arid landscapes; prominent for its grand stature and distinctive
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — stands as a striking specimen in any arid landscape design; rising up to 3 to 5 feet above the foliage, image 56
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — Its grand stature is crowned with a stunning display of orange to red flowers blooming in winter
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — orange flowers in the garden
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — notable for its gray-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown spines; lined with reddish-brown teeth along the edges, image 77
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — always allowing ample space for mature growth; making it a low-maintenance option for the environmentally, image 71
Mountain Aloe (Aloe Marlothii) — orange flowers in the garden; growing to a height of approximately 6 to 10 feet with a spread of nearly 5 to 8 feet, image 73
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