Aloe fosterii
Large Spotted Aloe
Description
Aloe fosterii is a hardy, stemless Aloe with leaves that have a grey, powdery surface and white, almost H-shaped markings on the upper surface. The blue-grey, branched flowering stalk bears brightly-coloured flowers, varying from yellow to orange and even scarlet. It blooms in March and April and when in bloom and planted en masse, it is a magnificent sight. Added to this are the many species of sunbirds and insects that are continuously visiting the flowers.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.