Native to South Africa, Aloe saponaria is an evergreen, succulent perennial up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and up to 24 inches (60 cm) wide.
The plant forms tufts that can easily spread over very important areas in its country of origin. This species has also become naturalized around the Mediterranean.
Family:Asphodelaceae
Subfamily:Asphodeloideae
Genus:Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe maculata All.
Synonyms:
Aloe saponaria
Aloe perfoliata var. saponaria
Aloe saponaria var.
Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe, Broad-leaved aloe
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Hardiness USDA hardiness zones 8a to 11b: from 10 °F (−12.2 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
The first step in aloe vera plant care is to realize that this plant is a succulent. Like cacti, succulents do best in dry conditions. When growing aloe vera plants, plant them in a cactus potting soil mix or a regular potting soil that has been amended with additional perlite or building sand. Also, make sure that the pot has plenty of drainage holes. Aloe vera plants cannot tolerate standing water.
One important thing in the care of aloe vera houseplants is that they have proper light. Aloe vera plants need bright light, so they do best in south- or west-facing windows...– See more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE ALOE
Origin
Native to Southern Africa (i.e. South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland).
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