Aloe isaloensis

Limited to the sandstones of the Isalo National Park, this small narrow-leaved, long stemmed aloe is from Madagascar.

narrow-leafed aloe

The leaves are 11-19 inches in length, with pale brown teeth margins.

pale brown teeth margins

When exposed to full sun the leaves turn a pale red to salmon-pink, in the shade the leaves have a normal light green color.
Blooming period is in Fall with inflorescence being 11-20 inches tall; racemes are cylindrical.

 

Aloe isaloensis is great drought tolerant plant; it’s suitable for rock gardens, xeriscape and container gardens.