Aloe, sinkatana. Aloe, sinkatana, Aloe Family (Aloaceae) sometimes in ( Asphodelaceae ), Aloe, sinkatana. Also called: 'Brick House' (Sudanese Red Aloe). We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Aloe sinkatana is native to the mountains of Sudan around the 3000' level. It produces pale yellow to bright orange flowers in pyramidal clusters. The green leaves may sometimes be tinged reddish and have oblong white blotches and the margins are armed with more or less forward pointing sharp teeth. The rosettes are up to 2' tall and 2-3' in diameter. This species is highly drought tolerant and is a December bloomer. The leaves are gray - green,, with red - brown toothed edges. The flowers are yellow or orange to redish pink, large flowers, hanging loosely on a simple inflorescence arranged in a raceme of around 8 - 12 inches in height. It's flowers are produced in the winter. This north African species forms dense clumps to 2x3ft in the landscape. Succulent bluish-green leaves with white spots and small spines form symmetrical rosettes. The showy inflorescence is a short scape with an umbel of yellow flowers Careful watering is required, plants are prone to rot if overwatered, especially in the winter months. It is very pool friendly. Plants are stemless and form groups of a few rosettes. Quick Notes: Height: Height to about 18 inches. Spreading to about 24 inches. Flowers: Yellow or orange to redish pink, large flowers, hanging loosely on a simple inflorescence arranged in a raceme of around 8 - 12 inches in height. Flowers are 1 inch - 1 1/4 inch in length, tubular in shape and slightly upturned at the mouth. Flowering Time: Phoenix Arizona, January - July. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Fruit: The fruit is a triangular capsule containing numerous seeds. Leaves: Smooth gray - green in color, narrow and oblong in shape, the leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. Found: Native to Northern Africa, and the mountains of Sudan. Hardiness: Reported to have some freezing difficulty in Zone 9b. USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F) Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Partial Shade Elevation: 0 - 3,000 feet in Arizona. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken At Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Library. February 5, 2008. Photos Taken At Phoenix Arizona Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.

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