Aloe Hercules

Aloe Hercules

Scientific Name: Aloe barberae 

Description:

• Type: Evergreen hybrid tree aloe
• Height: Can reach up to 30-60 feet in ideal conditions, with a broad, spreading canopy
• Leaves: Thick, fleshy, sword-shaped, bluish-green leaves arranged in rosettes at the ends of branches
• Flowers: Produces tall flower spikes with tubular, reddish-orange flowers in winter to early spring
• Growth Speed: Moderate to fast-growing compared to other aloes

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade, especially in hotter regions
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils but adapts to most well-draining substrates
• Watering: Drought-tolerant; requires minimal watering once established. Overwatering should be avoided
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; sensitive to frost but can handle occasional light freezes
• Humidity: Prefers dry climates; tolerates low humidity well
• Hardiness: Resilient in arid and semi-arid regions; highly heat-tolerant