Dune Aloe (Aloe thraskii)

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Resistances
Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant
Suitable Locations
Beach Front, Xeriscapic
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Provides winter interest, Flowering Tree, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Hummingbirds
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Time
Winter
Flowers
Showy
Fruit
Dehiscent
Leaves
Glaucous, Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Miscellaneous
Tolerates poor soil, With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Plant Habit
Tree, Cactus/Succulent
Plant Height
Up to 6-10 feet
Propagation: Seeds
Self fertile, Can handle transplanting, Other info: Sow seeds in sandy soil. Seeds germinate in a few weeks at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees F. Seedlings need moist but well-drained soil.
Detailed Information

The Dune Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is native to and found almost exclusively along the **coastal dunes of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.**

Needs excellent drainage in pots