Bio Facts: Soap Aloe
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Common Name:
Soap Aloe
Scientific Name:
Aloe maculata
Origin:
eastern South Africa
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:
8b-11
Light Requirements:
Full sun to part shade
Soil Requirements:
Low water, well drained soil, supplemental watering will keep leaf tips from browning
Notes:
- Perfect for rock gardens
- Very salt tolerant
- Coral blooms on 2’ spikes are great for attracting hummingbirds
- Sap will make suds in water and can be used as soap substitute
- Suckers freely to create large colony or can be kept as a solitary specimen
