Socotrine Aloe

Aloe perryi, Asphodelaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fencepost AloeAloe peglerae

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Arabian Dragon TreeDracaena serrulata

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Spherical-fruit BroomRetama sphaerocarpa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Golden Shower TreeCassia fistula

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Woolly CaperCapparis tomentosa

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Arabian Desert RoseAdenium arabicum

Both are succulent species that may compete for limited water resources in desert conditions

Green Desert SpoonDasylirion acrotrichum

Both are succulent rosette plants that may compete for water and soil resources

Socotra Desert RoseAdenium socotranum

Adenium produces toxic latex compounds that may inhibit other succulent species

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionErosion ControlWater StorageOrnamental

Edible Parts

Gel

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingSkin ConditionsDigestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Socotrine Aloe grow in?

Socotrine Aloe grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Socotrine Aloe?

Good companions for Socotrine Aloe include Fencepost Aloe, Arabian Dragon Tree, Spherical-fruit Broom, Golden Shower Tree, Woolly Caper.

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