Aloe thraskii
dune aloe
Dune aloe. Branched stalks of dense orange-yellow flowers in winter. Large, wide leaves are gracefully recurved on large crown. A focal point in the garden.
 Altura | 6–12 pies |
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 Ancho | 4–5 pies |
 Tolera | Costa, Sequía, Tuzas, Macetas, Descuido, Sal, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant though this one likes a deep watering every couple weeks during dry months. 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 | 29 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra total – Pleno sol |
 Características | Con flores, Colibríes, Roseta, Escultural, Solitaria, Suculenta, Forma tronco |
 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 | Sudáfrica |
 Zonas Sunset | 17, 21–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Aloe thraskii will retain the dried lower leaves to create an armed 'beard' or 'skirt' that helps defend the plant from predation. If you prefer, this beard may be removed by briskly rubbing off the old leaves. This is an aesthetic consideration that won't affect the plant either way. Leaving the dead lower leaves from the beginning can create a picturesque natural look.
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.
When the top of the trunk is removed it will root, but the bottom will often die.
Interés especial
Naturally grows in sandy dunes along the coast, making it perfect for coastal California. The photo of the large plant in habitat was taken in South Africa by our staff member Tyson Curtis.
Enlaces
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