Aloe umfoloziensis. Aloe umfoloziensis, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Aloe umfoloziensis. Also called: . We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. Aloe umfoloziensis is a shortly stemmed or stemless species with a rosette of spreading leaves up to 12 inches and 4 inches wide. The upper surface has reddish brown oval spots often arranged in a transverse band. The lower surface is usually unspotted. The margins have sharp teeth about 3/4 inch apart. The inflorescence is up to about 3 feet high with about four branches. The flowers are in a dense flat - topped head broader than it is long at tip of the branches. the flowers vary in color from a bright yellow to salmon or to a bright red with an orange base. It is very pool friendly. Quick Notes: Height: Height to about 3 - 4 feet. Spreading to about 4 feet. Flowers: Yellow to salmon or to a bright red with an orange base, drooping flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of the flower stalk. On an inflorescence that is branched into 3 to 4 racemes, the racemes sre 8 inches to 16 inches in length. 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. Fruit: The fruit is a triangular capsule containing numerous seeds. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Leaves: Smooth green with reddish brown oval spots in color, narrow and oblong in shape, the leaf - margins have small, sharp teeth that are red - brown in color. Found: Native to South Africa. Hardiness: 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: Partial Shade Elevation: 0 - 2,800 feet. In Arizona. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Partial Sun. Best with some shade. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Miscellaneous: Maintenance: Low. Photos Taken At Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. March 3, 2008.

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