Aloe speciosa
Tilt-head Aloe
Description
Tilt-head Aloe is one of the larger species, reaching up to 10' tall by 6' wide. Leaves are blue-green, long, with pale pink margins and tips, tilting to one side. Small teeth line the margins also. Flowers appear in winter, and are red on the outside and greenish-white inside. This succulent does best in full sun with well draining soil. Hummingbirds love this plant! Older leaves form a skirt of brown dried foliage pointing downwards.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Green, Red, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Pink, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.