Aloe comptonii has a large distribution area, from Montague in the Western Cape to Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape. This plant is short-stemmed or stemless, with large compact rosettes of blue-green leaves, to 12 inches long, toothed margins, and spiny beneath.
Stems: Usually stemless but they may develop stems up to 1 meter long in old specimens.
Leaves: A bluish color and are up to 300mm in length, leaves are narrow and triangular in shape, small sharp white teeth are present on leaf-margins.
Inflorescence: May be single or twice branched, racemes are short and head shaped with many flowers.
Flowers: Red in color, thin in shape and pendulous.
Bloom time: August to January.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Semi-arid to dry
Frost tolerance: 25 Degrees F.
Hardiness zone: 11
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Blooming Season | Late spring or early summer |
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Common Name | Compton's aloe |
Dormancy | - |
Family | Asphodelaceae |
Flower | Red |
Frost Tolerance | 25f |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
Height | 30-45 cm |
Origin | South african |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Aloe Comptonii |
Shape | rosette |
Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |