Without doubt, one of the most fun and weird looking hybrid that came from a Gasteria and Aloe. This strange and fussy looking aloe is one of the most unique and rare aloe hybrids you can find in any commercial nursery. For all Aloe lovers and enthusiast succulent collectors, this aloe variety can’t be left out of your list of must have plants.
It forms round rosettes, with beautifully densely covered with soft teeth. Gasterias hybridize easily and cross pollination can produce interesting hybrid plants. Tarantula is one of the more distinctive varieties. It will clump.
Leaves: Short, semi soft, triangular, pointed, dark green,
It is a slow growing but long-lived plant of easy culture which makes it a good houseplant and can be an excellent subject for the beginner enthusiast. (It can grow easily on windowsills, verandas and in miniature succulent gardens where it is happy to share its habitat with other smaller succulent plants). It is a hardy and attractive small plant that can withstand light frost and wetter conditions than most other aloes.
Exposure: It needs light shade to shade but will take full sun part of the day.
Watering: During the hot summer months, the soil should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Hardiness: Frost hardy to -1°C.
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gasteraloe Aloe |
| Common Name | Aloe plant |
| Common Name | Aloe plant, Tarantula, Santa Rita prickly pear cactus |
| Dormancy | - |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Flower Color | Orange, red |
| Genus | Gasteraloe |
| Growth Habit | Loose Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 12 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2 16 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 2 16 in. tall, 12 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Extra fierce looking leaves |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun (Bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAwesome Aloes
Aloes are interesting the way they display differences. Sometimes it’s just color, sometimes their shape. The tarantula aloe appears fuzzy. Its structure is strong looking and has hints of white color.
United StatesCutie Pie
She came a day earlier than I expected. Was packed very securely. She has perked up wonderfully. I am so glad I got her.
United StatesBeautiful plant!
I always enjoy shopping at Planet Desert. Recently ordered the Aloe Gasteraloe Tarantula, I love this very usual plant right out of the box! It was packaged with love and care. Fast shipping always! Thank you Planet Desert!
United StatesTarantula aloe
Nice aloe plant .I'm glad I bought it when I did, hard to find elsewhere. Plus planet desert is great with packaging and shipping.
United StatesNeat
Neat and different plant. As always great shape on arrival.
- Description
- Features
Without doubt, one of the most fun and weird looking hybrid that came from a Gasteria and Aloe. This strange and fussy looking aloe is one of the most unique and rare aloe hybrids you can find in any commercial nursery. For all Aloe lovers and enthusiast succulent collectors, this aloe variety can’t be left out of your list of must have plants.
It forms round rosettes, with beautifully densely covered with soft teeth. Gasterias hybridize easily and cross pollination can produce interesting hybrid plants. Tarantula is one of the more distinctive varieties. It will clump.
Leaves: Short, semi soft, triangular, pointed, dark green,
It is a slow growing but long-lived plant of easy culture which makes it a good houseplant and can be an excellent subject for the beginner enthusiast. (It can grow easily on windowsills, verandas and in miniature succulent gardens where it is happy to share its habitat with other smaller succulent plants). It is a hardy and attractive small plant that can withstand light frost and wetter conditions than most other aloes.
Exposure: It needs light shade to shade but will take full sun part of the day.
Watering: During the hot summer months, the soil should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Hardiness: Frost hardy to -1°C.
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gasteraloe Aloe |
| Common Name | Aloe plant |
| Common Name | Aloe plant, Tarantula, Santa Rita prickly pear cactus |
| Dormancy | - |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Flower Color | Orange, red |
| Genus | Gasteraloe |
| Growth Habit | Loose Rosette |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 12 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 2 16 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 2 16 in. tall, 12 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Extra fierce looking leaves |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun (Bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAwesome Aloes
Aloes are interesting the way they display differences. Sometimes it’s just color, sometimes their shape. The tarantula aloe appears fuzzy. Its structure is strong looking and has hints of white color.
United StatesCutie Pie
She came a day earlier than I expected. Was packed very securely. She has perked up wonderfully. I am so glad I got her.
United StatesBeautiful plant!
I always enjoy shopping at Planet Desert. Recently ordered the Aloe Gasteraloe Tarantula, I love this very usual plant right out of the box! It was packaged with love and care. Fast shipping always! Thank you Planet Desert!
United StatesTarantula aloe
Nice aloe plant .I'm glad I bought it when I did, hard to find elsewhere. Plus planet desert is great with packaging and shipping.
United StatesNeat
Neat and different plant. As always great shape on arrival.