Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 1m |
30cm | Min | 50cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Soap Aloe Overview
The bright yellow, red and orange flowers of this species make it an incredible decorative plant in any home garden. Flowering times vary and sometimes flowers appear in the colder winter months. It requires little watering, which makes it ideal to plant in shallow rock gardens. The sap from the leaves can be used as a replacement for soap, hence the commonly used name of this plant.
Common problems with Soap Aloe
Soap Aloe Companion Plants
Along alongside other aloes and succulents.
How to harvest Soap Aloe
Seeds should be allowed to dry for at least 3 months after flowering before they are harvested.
How to propagate Soap Aloe
Suckers
Remove offsets and replant directly in the desired position in the garden.
Special features of Soap Aloe
Attracts birds
Sunbirds are attracted by the nectar that is produced by the flowers.
Drought resistant
Requires little watering and can survive for extended periods of time without being watered.
Attractive flowers
Attractive fruits
Other uses of Soap Aloe
Household
The sap from the leaves is said to be used by people of various cultures as a substitute for soap.
Ornamental
A useful garden plant with year round interest. Plant in dry flower beds or rockeries.
