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Reynolds Aloe

Aloe Massawana

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Overview

Reynolds Aloe (Aloe massawana) is an elegant, evergreen succulent. It features rosettes of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, growing to approximately 18 inches wide. Its vibrant orange-red blooms emerge on spikes up to 2 feet tall, providing a striking contrast in the garden. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, this drought-tolerant species prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. A stunning, low-maintenance choice for rockeries and xeriscaped areas.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid
Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — this drought-tolerant species prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Climate
Arid

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Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — succulent for full; regular, though minimal, irrigation during dry periods will keep it thriving without, image 96
Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11; reynolds Aloe (Aloe massawana) is an elegant, evergreen succulent, image 100
Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — Its vibrant orange-red blooms emerge on spikes up to 2 feet tall, providing a striking contrast in the garden, image 99
Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — It features rosettes of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, growing to approximately 18 inches wide; reynolds Aloe, image 98

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