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Aloe cryptopoda
Tweekleur-aalwyn
Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Mike Hermans
Description
South African native that grows to about 4' tall and wide. Leaves are light green to glaucous green and fleshy. Yellow bloom spikes appear from January into March. Full sun to light shade, drought tolerant. As the name implies, the trunk is hidden and basically this aloe remains trunkless.
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
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.