Coral Aloe (Aloe striatula): A Hardy, Shrubby Aloe with Thin, Striped Leaves

Coral Aloe, also called Hardy Aloe, is a shrubby, branching aloe that forms a dense thicket of thin, recurved, dark green leaves with distinctive white stripes (striations) and tiny teeth. It grows 3–5 feet tall and wide. In summer, it produces dense racemes of tubular, coral-red to orange flowers. Native to South Africa’s mountains, it’s one of the hardiest aloes, tolerating frost and wet conditions better than most.

Taxonomic Profile

Culture

Full sun to part shade. Well-drained soil. More moisture-tolerant than most aloes. Hardy to 15°F (-9°C). Excellent for slopes, hedges, and mixed borders in cooler climates. Prune to shape. Attracts hummingbirds.