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Bottle-Brush Aloe

Aloe Spicata

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Overview

The Bottle-brush Aloe, or Aloe spicata, is a succulent boasting a tall, striking flower spike of tubular red blossoms reaching up to 3 feet high. This drought-tolerant plant exhibits blue-green leaves with reddish-brown teeth, forming rosettes up to 12 inches in diameter. Ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, ensuring a low-maintenance yet visually stunning addition to any arid garden landscape. Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type Succulent
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — striking flower spike of tubular red blossoms reaching up to 3 feet high

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Liliaceae

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Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — this distinctive plant features a unique floral display and drought-tolerant nature; the inflorescence, which resembles a
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — this species of aloe produces a spectacular bloom
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — reaching up to 2 feet in length and 4 to 5 inches wide
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — forming rosettes up to 12 inches in diameter
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — The inflorescence, which resembles a bottle brush, is a tall spike that can reach up to 3 feet in height; this
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — the Aloe spicata forms a robust rosette of long; orange flowers in the garden
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — <br><br>Incorporating Aloe spicata into a landscape design adds both height and year-round interest
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — striking flower spike of tubular red blossoms reaching up to 3 feet high; reaching up to 2 feet in length and 4 to 5 inches
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — the Aloe spicata forms a robust rosette of long
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — massed in succulent gardens
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — This drought-tolerant plant exhibits blue-green leaves with reddish-brown teeth; it works exceptionally well as a focal point
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — is an attractive and resilient succulent that brings an exotic flair to any landscape design
Bottle-Brush Aloe (Aloe Spicata) — providing a striking texture to the plant profile.<br><br>From late winter through early spring, image 35
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