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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Synonyms: [Aloe saponaria] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aloe maculata 'Yellow Form' (Yellow Soap Aloe) - Stemless plant that reaches 18 inches tall by 2 feet wide that can sucker freely or grow solitary. The foliage is dark green at the tips with a reddish tinge; the lower part of the leaf fades to a light green and is marked by faint white lines. The margins are lined with brown teeth. Yellow form has all of the same characteristics and cultural notes as the species, except the flower color and time of bloom which for us is in December and January. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. Plants originally came from the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. The typical orange flowered form of this species has long been in cultivation under the name Aloe saponaria but the correct name now appears to be Aloe maculata. It has been suggested by some botanists that the the better known and long use name Aloe saponaria be conserved as it is the name for the type plant for the section Saponariae.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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