Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Aloe

Species:

Aloe ithya

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base after fire damage; adapted to periodic grassland fires in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with light; sow on surface of well-drained medium.

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