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Aloe Brevifolia | ‘Short Leaf Aloe’
Bring unique texture and charm to your home or garden with Aloe brevifolia, also known as “Short Leaf Aloe.” This one-gallon size succulent forms tight rosettes of thick, triangular blue-green leaves lined with soft, tooth-like edges. When grown in full sun or under stress, the foliage takes on vibrant shades of orange to reddish-pink, adding seasonal interest. In late spring to early summer, mature plants produce tall stalks topped with clusters of tubular orange-red flowers—highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, this aloe is a perfect pick for rock gardens, borders, containers, or xeriscaping.
Growing Short Leaf Aloe
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Plant in full sun to partial shade for best color; at least 4–6 hours of direct light daily promotes vibrant foliage and healthy blooms.
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Use fast-draining soil such as cactus mix or sandy loam to avoid root rot.
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Water deeply but infrequently—allow soil to dry completely between waterings. This aloe thrives on minimal irrigation.
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Prune sparingly, removing only old or damaged leaves to maintain the plant’s compact rosette form.
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Hardy in USDA zones 9–11. Protect from frost; in cooler climates, grow in containers that can be moved indoors during winter.
Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 10-12 inches tall with fully developed roots, grown in two-gallon containers. Shipped bare root (without pot) with roots and surrounding soil lightly moistened and wrapped in plastic to ensure safe transit. Ready to plant immediately upon arrival.
Growing Zones
9 - 11
Low Temperature
10°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
Hummingbirds, bees
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Orange Coral
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Soil
Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
Moisture
Low; let soil dry between waterings
Sun Exposure
Bright light to Full sun
Mature Spread
1–2 ft (clumping)
Mature Height
0.3-0.7 ft (leaves); to 1.5 ft in bloom
Bloom Period
Late winter to spring
Pruning Time
Remove spent flower stalks after bloom
Pet Safe
No
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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