Somalian aloe (Aloe somaliensis) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as Somalian aloe.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Somalian aloe
Scientific name: Aloe somaliensis
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Patio & Container Garden, Sub-tropical
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Somalian aloe (Aloe somaliensis) – BotBln, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Somalian aloe (Aloe somaliensis) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
