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Aloe tenuior

Fence Aloe

Plant photo of: Aloe tenuior
Information by: Khumbula Indigenous Garden        Photographer:

 

Description

Aloe tenuior​ is a rambling aloe which forms a sprawling bush. They are most attractive when in flower with a mass of delicate yellow or red flowers. Although somewhat sprawling and untidy, the grey blue foliage, a long flowering period and medium height make it useful for mass background planting. The leaves, crowded on the ends of the branches, are quite soft and are serrated along the edges.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

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.