Aloe camperi
Torch Aloe
Description
Smaller, colony-forming aloe with individuals growing to about 2' tall and wide. Plants produce abundant pups and offsets. Orange-yellow blooms in early spring. Leaves are light green, fairly narrow, and with a row of teeth on each margin. Full sun to afternoon shade. Drought tolerant.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.