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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.