Red aloe (Aloe cameronii) AL-oh kam-er-OH-nee-eye Genus:  Aloe Aloe is best known as a medicinal plant ( Aloe vera , Zones 10-11), but there are many beautiful aloes as well. Most have amazing winter flowers, and some, have interesting foliage color. Red aloe  has color that varies from green to a deep, red wine hue, depending on sun and water. and, over time, will form beautiful red-purple mounds with orange flowers. It is easily propagated from cuttings. -Jeff Moore, Regional Picks: Southwest, Fine Gardening issue #120 Noteworthy Characteristics:  Wine red foliage, if conditions are right. Care:  Provide full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation:  Easily propagated from cuttings. Problems:  Mealybugs, scale, Pythium root rot, bacterial soft rot, fungal stem rot, leaf rot.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Winter Flower Color Salmon Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Container Style Desert Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Cacti and Succulents