Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe)
Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe) with conical flower spikes in shades of pink and pale green tones
Botanical name: Aloe speciosa
Common name: Tilt-head Aloe
Family: Asphodelaceae (Formerly:Xanthorrhoeaceae)
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThe rosettes of Aloe speciosa are often tilted to one side, to allow the plant to obtain the maximum amount of light. In the southern hemisphere, the tilt is usually towards the north, and in the northern hemisphere, towards the south, but a plant growing in a shady position would tilt its head in the direction that it receives the most light, which is not necessarily the north/south.
Similar plants: Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe)
- Aloe africana (African Aloe)
- Aloe arborescens (Tree Aloe)
- Aloe aristata (Torch Plant)
- Aloe erinacea (Goree)
- Aloe haworthioides (Haworthia-leaved Aloe)
- Aloe humilis (Spider Aoe)
- Aloe juvenna (Tiger Tooth Aloe)
- Aloe marlothii (Mountain Aloe)
- Aloe sp. (Aloe)
- Aloe striata (Coral Aloe)
Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe) flower showing dense clusters of tubular red and white florets with stamens.
Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe) with tall pink orange flower spikes among thick green leaves
Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe) with tall orange flower spikes rising above thick green arching leaves.
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