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Aloe camperi

Torch Aloe

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Smaller, colony-forming aloe with individuals growing to about 2' tall and wide. Plants produce abundant pups and offsets. Orange-yellow blooms in early spring. Leaves are light green, fairly narrow, and with a row of teeth on each margin. Full sun to afternoon shade. Drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.