The Aloe striata or Coral Aloe is one of my favorite plants in our front yard! I am hardly alone because when I walk the neighborhood, I see them in other yards as well.
I was introduced to this succulent by my plant loving friend, Sarah who gave me cuttings from her garden almost seven years ago! At the time, I was attracted to the pale green leaves rimmed with pinkish coral lines. What I didn’t realize is how stunning it is when it blooms! A stalk grows out of the center in late winter and then in early spring beautiful coral orange flowers emerge (much to the delight of the local hummingbirds).
Unlike Agaves that bloom once and die, these produce flowers every year. And every year the Coral Aloe produces pups, which are little versions of itself. You can trim these away and share them or you can let them grow together to sort of create a super succulent.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Sunset Climate Zone: 8, 9, 12-24 – find your zone
Sun: Full Sun or Light Shade
Water: Very little and I have found that I don’t water it at all once established.
Size: Grow in height to about 18 inches tall and about 2 feet wide.
Grown Inside in a Container: Coral Aloe will flourish in a dry atmosphere with well-draining potting soil is as sunny of a spot as you can provide for it.
