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 CharacteristicsWine red foliage, if conditions are right.

CareProvide full sun and well-drained soil.

PropagationEasily propagated from cuttings.

ProblemsMealybugs, scale, Pythium root rot, bacterial soft rot, fungal stem rot, leaf rot.

• Genus : Aloe
• Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
• Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
• Zones : 10, 11, 9
• Plant Type : Cacti and Succulents
• Uses : Containers
• Tolerance : Drought Tolerant
• Moisture : Dry to Medium
• Light : Full Sun
• Maintenance : Low
• Foliage Color : Purple/Burgundy
• Characteristics : Showy Foliage
• Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
• Bloom Time : Winter