Coral Aloe ( Aloe striata ) is a perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. The species name comes from the coral pink stripes along the edges of the Coral Aloe’s leaves, as the word striata translates to ‘stripes’. This is a beautiful species to add to any succulent collection and makes a great border or potted plant.
Aloe striata is one of the cooler climate tolerant aloe’s and will tolerate temperatures down to -6°C. This particular species is also happy in humid, tropical settings as long as they aren’t sitting in water.
There are other Aloe varieties available including Krantz Aloe, Aloe Vera, Cape Aloe and Dune Aloe.
Growth
Aloe striata is a evergreen stemless succulent plant that grows to approximately 45 cm’s tall. This species will form clumps around the base of the mother plant that can be separated away to make their own individual plants. The leaf edges of the Coral Aloe make it really stand out in the garden, because of its pink colour. The flower colour is coral orange in full sun but in more shady conditions, they can be more of a red.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Asphodelaceae
CLIMATE:
Cool, Temperate, Dry, Sub Tropical and Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
-6 to 40°C / 20 to 104°F
SOIL TYPE:
Well-draining, succulent appropriate soil. Continuously wet soil will rot and kill this plant.
LOCATION:
Full Sun preferred; morning shade is okay.
HEIGHT:
45 cm’s (18 inches)
WIDTH:
45 cm’s (18 inches)
pH:
6.5-7.5
GROWTH TYPE:
Succulent, Clumping, Evergreen.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal – Drought tolerant.
POLLINATION:
Birds and insects pollinate the flowers which are bisexual and contain both male and female parts.
MATURITY:
3-4 years
GERMINATION RATES:
68-80%
GERMINATION TIME:
3-4 weeks, dependent on conditions
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy-Medium
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 800
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
No
WEED POTENTIAL:
No
EDIBLE:
Not as far as we are aware.
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 3 years.
FACTS ABOUT ALOE STRIATA (Coral Aloe)
Coral Aloe is often confused with another species, Aloe reynoldsii, but there are two obvious differences. Firstly, the Aloe striata has smooth edges on its leaves whereas the Aloe reynoldsii has serrated tooth edges. Secondly, the flower is an orange red colour as compared to the Aloe reynoldsii which has yellow flowers.
The flowers of Aloe striata attract nectar loving birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden.
Coral Aloe is one of the only species of Aloe to have smooth edges on the leaves. Its common name is derived from the colour of its leaves which resemble the ocean’s water.
