Aloe ID

[Tracy]

I don't remember knowing what Aloe this was when I got it, but I clearly liked it.  Finally moved it from a pot into the ground and it seems to appreciate the additional rooting space.  Anyone recognize it?

[Jdiaz31089]

Looks like my elgonica, although mine has not bloomed for me in many, many years. 

[Tracy]

4 hours ago, Jdiaz31089 said:

Looks like my elgonica

Good call; seems to match photos when I look up Aloe elgonica.  I don't recall how frequently this Aloe has flowered in the past, but now that you mention yours is an infrequent bloomer, I'll make a mental note to monitor in the future.

[Jdiaz31089]

I've grown it in half-day sun, and just this spring took large stem cuttings and placed them in full sun. I'm going to try them in several other spots to see if they can be coaxed into flowering. They look wonderful in winter when they become lime-green and color up at the margins. 

[Jdiaz31089]

These are mine.  First one is in full shade through about noon, then full sun until sundown. 

[Jdiaz31089]

These are in full sun pretty much all day. These have a better form, in my opinion. 

 

[Tracy]

4 hours ago, Jdiaz31089 said:

These are in full sun pretty much all day. These have a better form, in my opinion. 

It was interesting looking at the photos of different plants.  Some have narrower and longer leaves, while others are more similar to mine, with the compact and stout leaves.  Looking at yours, it looks like more sun helps yield that more compact Aloe elgonica look.

[Josh-O]

very nice Aloe!