{"product_id":"aloe-pubescens","title":"Aloe pubescens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant listing for reference only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Hairy Aloe, is a stemless or short-stemmed species from Ethiopia that usually produces offsets to form small clumps. Its greyish-green leaves are arranged in spreading to erect rosettes and may show pale spotting, particularly when young. The leaves have reddish-brown marginal teeth and can reach about 18 inches long. The species is particularly noted for its flowering, producing tall, simple or sparsely branched inflorescences with cylindrical racemes of coral-pink, finely pubescent flowers, which are partly concealed by large papery bracts while in bud. It is closely related to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dryoasisplants.com\/products\/aloe-trichosantha\" title=\"Learn more about aloe trichosantha\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloe trichosantha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which differs in having a larger, more branched inflorescence and more conspicuously white-tomentose flowers. \u003cem\u003eAloe pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e occurs on rocky stream banks at about 5,900 feet elevation and appears adaptable in cultivation, tolerating full sun to light shade. Grow in well-drained soil and provide regular water during active growth while keeping the plant relatively dry in winter. It is generally considered suitable for USDA Zone 9 and above, with reports of established plants tolerating temperatures around 26°F. Its clumping habit and shade tolerance make it useful for rock gardens, succulent collections, containers, and dry landscapes where space is available for the offsets to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/resources-and-references#aloes-definitive-guide\"\u003eCarter et al. (2011), p. 270.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/resources-and-references#guildford-cycads-aloe\"\u003eGuildford Cycads — Aloe Species Articles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"dryoasisplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51679296913639,"sku":"aloe-pubes-1ga","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2998\/6791\/files\/Aloe_pubescens_hbg.jpg?v=1767757382","url":"https:\/\/dryoasisplants.com\/products\/aloe-pubescens","provider":"dryoasisplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}