Aloe ‘Ari’

Aloe 'Ari'

Light

Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water

Low water once established. Water thoroughly, then let soil dry before watering again; reduce watering during cool weather and avoid persistently wet roots.

Size

1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide

Habit

Rosette succulent – clustering

Toxicity

Toxic — Pets

Description

An ornamental hybrid aloe with fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes. Reliable cultivar-specific information for ‘Ari’ is limited; confirm identifying traits with the grower.

Bloom Time

Winter to spring

Deciduous / Evergreen

Evergreen

Special Features

Architectural Form, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant

Growth Rate

Slow to moderate

Growth Habit

Rosette succulent – clustering

Mature Size

1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide

Flower Color

Orange to red

Foliage Color

Green

Landscape Use

Border / Bed, Cactus / Succulent Garden, Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Amended / Rich

Companion Plants

Elephant bush, Gasteria, Haworthiopsis

Toxic — Pets

Toxic to pets (mild GI upset)

Care Instructions

Light: Bright filtered light or morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and introduce direct sun gradually.

Water: Low water once established. Water thoroughly, then let soil dry before watering again; reduce watering during cool weather and avoid persistently wet roots.

Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix amended with pumice or similar mineral material. Use drainage holes in containers and raised planting areas in heavy soil.

Mature size: Cultivar-specific height and spread are not verified; confirm with the supplier before determining spacing.

Bloom: Hybrid aloes often bloom in winter or spring, but the flowering season and frequency of ‘Ari’ are not verified.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Generally slow to moderate; cultivar-specific growth rate is not verified.