Aloe Striata Hybrid, Ghost Aloe, Coral Aloe, 5 Seeds. Free Shipping!
Plant Height: 24 inches
Flower Height: 3 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Sunlight: full sun
Hardiness Zone: 8
Other Names: Coral Aloe, Aloe striata hybrid
Description:
This stunning variety features broad, sea-green leaves adorned with gray spots, which take on a pinkish hue when exposed to sunlight; it produces clusters of coral-orange flowers on racemes from late winter to spring, making it a fantastic accent for gardens or containers.
Ornamental Features
Ghost Aloe showcases attractive, sword-like succulent leaves that maintain a bluish-green color with unique gray spots and hints of pink throughout the year, growing upright and spreading out. It also produces delicate racemes of coral-pink tubular flowers with orange highlights that rise above the foliage from late winter to mid-spring.
Landscape Attributes
Ghost Aloe is an evergreen perennial that grows upright and spreads out. Its bold, coarse texture can significantly enhance a well-balanced garden design.
This plant is relatively low maintenance and typically looks great without any pruning, although it can handle some if needed. Deer tend to avoid this plant, preferring more palatable options. Gardeners should note the following characteristic(s) that may require special attention;
Spiny
Ghost Aloe is ideal for the following landscape uses;
Mass Planting
Rock/Alpine Gardens
General Garden Use
Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Ghost Aloe reaches about 24 inches in height at maturity, extending to 3 feet tall when in bloom, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows slowly and can live for 40 years or more under optimal conditions. As an evergreen perennial, it typically retains its shape and foliage throughout the year.
This plant thrives in full sunlight and prefers dry to average moisture levels with well-drained soil, as it can perish in standing water. It is drought-tolerant, making it a great option for low-water gardens.
