Aloe jacksonii

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Jackson Aloe

Jackson aloe, or Aloe jacksonii, is native to Ethiopia and was first collected by T.H.E. Jackson in 1943. Since its discovery it has not been located again, but has survived in cultivation. It is considered a dwarf form, having training branches only four to eight inches long. The leaves are a dull green, with white spots, and the leaves tend to remain clustered toward the branch apex. This is a sprawling aloe, creating a dense mound. It is known as a cremnophyte, or a plant that prefers to grow on cliffs. The inflorescence is simple and reaches about a foot tall. The flowers are laxly arranged on the stem and are a bright coral pink with white tips. A cute little miniature aloe only kept alive through cultivation, and all originate from a single collection.

Soil:
Dry
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
Orange
Lavender
Landscape Use:
Specimen Plant
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11