Aloe cryptopoda
Tweekleur-aalwyn
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.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue 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
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
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.