Aloe striata Coral Aloe
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
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.
Buy the Coral aloe for sale from Planet Desert. Aloe striata is a great decor piece for rock gardens, hedges, flower beds, borders, etc.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| 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 | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Coral Aloe Striata |
| Shape | Rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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United StatesPerfect
I bought two plants. The plants arrived promptly and in perfect condition and just as seen in the advertised picture. The packaging was excellent. Thanks.
United StatesGreat customer service!
I recieved this plant with some damage to a couple of its leaves and seeked advice from Planet Desert for it, and was immediately sent another plant! I will be caring for them both for sure now, but the customer service I recieved was awesome! Thanks again!
Excellent range of products! Will buy more
This aloe variety has a special appeal for me!
United StatesMy babies
Love this aloe and it grows fast blooms frequently and the coloration is beautiful