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Sudan Aloe

Aloe Sinkatana

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Overview

Aloe sinkatana, known as Sudan Aloe, is a vibrant, succulent plant featuring fleshy, bright green leaves with soft white teeth along the edges. This drought-resistant plant typically grows to 12-18 inches in height with long, towering blooms of vivid orange-red flowers emerging in late winter to spring. Ideal for adding color contrast, it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade, making it perfect for rock gardens or arid landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this succulent is well-suited for arid and semi-arid landscapes due to its drought-tolerant nature
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — bright green leaves with soft white teeth along the edgesSudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — generously bordered with small white teeth that give it a striking appearanceSudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Aloe sinkatana can reach heights of 18-24 inches with an equivalent spreadSudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Aloe sinkatana requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shadeSudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Ideal for adding color contrastSudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this aloe produces vibrant orange-red flowers that reach up to about 18 inches tall+9

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Aloaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this succulent is well-suited for arid and semi-arid landscapes due to its drought-tolerant nature
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — bright green leaves with soft white teeth along the edges
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — generously bordered with small white teeth that give it a striking appearance
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Aloe sinkatana can reach heights of 18-24 inches with an equivalent spread
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Aloe sinkatana requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Ideal for adding color contrast
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this aloe produces vibrant orange-red flowers that reach up to about 18 inches tall
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Originating from Sudan and surrounding areas
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — making it perfect for rock gardens or arid landscapes
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — This drought-resistant plant typically grows to 12-18 inches in height with long
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — The leaves display a reddish tint when stressed, adding further interest
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — it thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — towering blooms of vivid orange-red flowers emerging in late winter to spring
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Aloe sinkatana, commonly known as the Sudan Aloe, is a vibrant and resilient addition to any garden
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — Come winter to early spring
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — succulent plant featuring fleshy
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