Aloe bakeri (Baker Aloe) | World of Succulents

Scientific Name

Aloe bakeri Scott-Elliot

Common Names

Baker Aloe, Dwarf Aloe

Synonyms

Guillauminia bakeri

Scientific Classification

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Aloe

Description

Aloe bakeri is a branching and suckering, evergreen, succulent perennial up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and up to 16 inches (40 cm) wide. It forms multiple rosettes of spidery, succulent, green or reddish-green, toothed leaves, heavily mottled with white. In summer it produces red or orange, green-tipped, tubular flowers.

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Hardiness

USDA hardiness zone 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Aloe is a very forgiving plant, and a well-grown plant can be quite beautiful. As with all succulents, it's essential that Aloe is never allowed to sit in stagnant water, and the plant should be carefully monitored to watch for signs of overwatering.

Aloe are not particularly fast-growing and will only rarely need repotting. Repot plants in the spring that are tipping over their pots or have ceased growing. Use a fast-draining potting mix with one-third sand or pebbles. During repotting of a larger plant, it is possible to carefully divide the root ball. Some kinds of Aloe will send off off-sets that can be potted independently.

It needs strong, bright light. They can withstand full summer sun, once acclimated. In the winter, provide bright light. It prefers warmer temperatures of 70 to 80 °F (21 to 27 °C), but will survive down to 40 °F (4.5 °C). Feed with a cactus fertilizer in the summer only. Suspend feeding in the winter as the plant goes dormant… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Aloe