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Soap Aloe, African Aloe
Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Common name:Soap Aloe, African Aloe
Botanical name:Aloe maculata

This succulent plant will grow about 2' high and has large, white-spotted green leaves with orange, pink, and red flowers that bloom in spring and fall. Leaves may get a red tinge in colder weather. Somewhat cold sensitive.

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Back Yard Theme Garden
Image: 31 of 39

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.