Aloe tomentosa
hairy green aloe
Single large rosette with luminous green-to-white early summer flowers covered in fuzz.
 Altura | 2–3 pies |
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 Ancho | 3–4 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Venados, Calor, Macetas, Azoteas, Descuido, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, and most will not need additional water once established in the coastal garden. Most aloes will be plump with many bright vibrant blue or green leaves during their growth season. It's natural for these same plants to show stress during their dry season, often turning shades of red, orange or brown, giving added seasonal interest to the succulent garden. During this time the leaves will curl in on themselves, and often shrivel up and shed from the base. If you prefer a lush look, watering once dry will keep them plump. Avoid overhead watering in the crown; when water collects there, it may lead to crown rot. | |
 Resiste hasta | 28 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra parcial – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con flores, Colibríes, Jardín de rocas, Roseta, Escultural, Solitaria, Suculenta |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Península arábiga |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 16, 17, 21–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Will develop a short trunk with age, that has a small beard, which can be removed if desired.
Once the flower stalks are completely bloomed out and dry, they will come out with a light tug, or can be pruned off low in the crown.
Interés especial
One of the most notable and unique aloe flowers goes well with white pots or accents.
Hummingbirds love aloes, many of which are pollinated by birds in their native habitat.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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