Aloe striata goes by the common name Coral Aloe. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. A native to South Africa, the Aloe striata size is about 18 inches. The plant grows as rosettes formed by its red-margined grayish-green broad leaves. The leaves are toothless and when exposed to full sun, get a pinkish tinge. Aloe striata coral aloe is one of the frost-hardy succulents from the family. These are winter-dormant plants but grow at a fast pace. This Aloe species requires full to partial sun for the best growth. Between late winter to early spring, the plant bears numerous inflorescences that are marked by coral flowers.

Growth Rate

Aloe striata has a remarkably fast growth rate.

Flowering

The Coral aloe plant flowers between late winter to early spring when huge inflorescences sprout bearing coral flowers.

Watering

The foremost tip about Coral aloe care is to water it moderately throughout the years except for winters when the plant goes dormant. During this season, watering should be infrequent.

Soil

Another Aloe striata care tip is to use sandy soil so that the water can drain away faster.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of Coral aloe vera is 9 - 11. It is a frost-hardy plant.

Light

This plant needs full to partial sun to prosper happily.

Propagation

The best way of propagation is by seeds.

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Blooming Season	Winter to mid-spring
Common Name	Coral aloe
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Asphodelaceae
Flower	Rose/mauve
Frost Tolerance	24°f
Growth Rate	Slow growth
Hardiness Zone	9a to 11
Height	6-18 in
Origin	South africa
Pot Size	2 inch
Scientific Name	2 Inch Coral Aloe Striata
Shape	Rosette
Sun Exposure	Full sun to partial shade