Indoor Succulent & Cacti
Aloe brachystachys
Also known as Short-spike Aloe
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About This Plant
Aloe brachystachys is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A succulent or cactus prized for sculptural form, water-storing leaves or stems, and minimal care.
Bright indirect to direct light suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11 (mostly indoor). Allow potting mix to dry completely between waterings. Many tolerate low water and occasional neglect. Most need protection from frost , keep indoors over winter in PNW.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Aloe brachystachys
- Common name
- Short-spike Aloe
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 12-24 in tall × 12-18 in wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Late winter
- Bloom color
- Pink, Yellow, Orange
- Foliage color
- Green
- Indoor light
- Direct sun
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Hummingbirds, Bees
- Wildlife: Hummingbird nectar
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling