Description: Masses of orange flowers appear in winter on this very large hybrid aloe which contains a wonderful chunky leaf structure.One of the all time greats in flower production Suitable as a feature plant
Plant Info
Plant Size
Large
Habit
Slow stemming with chunky leaves
Suitability for potting
No
Height (approx. excluding flowers)
1m
Width (approx.)
1.3m
Planting Density
1 per square meter
Foliage Colour
Green
Flower Colour
Orange
Flowering Period
Winter
Water Requirement
Low but plant will benefit from water in very dry climate, particularly in summer.
Attracts Wildlife
Birds (insect eaters and nectar feeding), bees, butterflies
Disease Resistance
Resistant to pests and disease but need to watch for aphids during hot periods with no rain
Soil Type
Most soil types as long as free draining but rich soil preferred. If clay soils must raise plant so water drains away
Ability to cope with high rainfall
High
Light Requirement
Full sun
Frost Tolerance
Low
Maintenance
- Water during Summer
- Provide fertiliser/compost in Spring
- Remove old spent flowers (not necessary)
- Remove old leaves (not necessary)
Purchase Info
This cultivar is widely available in commercial quantities across Australia for large landscape projects
Legal notes:
The trademark Outback Orange™ is owned by Aloe-Aloe Horticulture Pty. ‘Outback Orange™’ is a trade name and not a cultivar name. The botanical and cultivar names of this plant are Aloe hybrid 'LEO 8542'
