Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata)

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Resistances
Drought tolerant
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic, Houseplant
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Hummingbirds
Containers
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Time
Summer, Other: Repeat blooms (3 times/year) in sub-tropical climate
Flowers
Showy
Fruit
Dehiscent
Leaves
Evergreen
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Miscellaneous
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Plant Habit
Cactus/Succulent
Plant Height
18-24 inches
Plant Spread
12-36 inches
Propagation: Seeds
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

Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) is native to **South Africa**. More specifically, it’s common in the **Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State provinces** of South Africa. It is also found in **Lesotho** and **Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)**.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots