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Aloe saponaria (Soap Aloe)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000853



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Aloeaceae
Genus: Aloe
Species: Aloe saponaria
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Ground Cover
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Variegated
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Coastal Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Salmon
Wildlife Value edit
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • This Aloe does not have the same medicinal uses as Aloe Vera edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
civicboyfl (356)
cherylad (2487)
toni (36069)
Tigercat (31)

Plant suggested by: civicboyfl (356)


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Tigercat (31) wrote on Aug 28 2009
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This is an incredible picture. I googled this plant and i was unable to find anything that could compare to your picture. I didn't even realize they bloomed. I love this!

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cherylad (2487) wrote on Aug 28 2009
Plus... the hummingbirds here love the flowers too!

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