Aloe ‘Hercules’

Tree Aloe
Hybrid aloe becomes chunky branched tree that will be the centerpiece of any garden. Attractive trunk texture with age. Salmon summer flower clusters. Vigorous and very fast growing.
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height 20–30ft
width 15–20ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Wind
water
needs		 Lowest
water
info		 Aloes thrive on neglect, making them one of the easiest garden plants for California. They are drought-tolerant, and this one will not need additional water once established in your garden. Hercules also tends to show very little summer stress, even when quite dry.
hardy
to		 22F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin Hybrid, South Africa
sunset
zones		 13–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Extremely fast growing, putting on a foot or more of growth under ideal conditions. Lower leaves shed cleanly, exposing a smooth trunk that develops attractive vertical scales with age.
Occasionally gets aphids in the crown, especially if it’s overwatered or over fertilized; treatment with an insecticidal soap is usually sufficient in dressing them.
Pruning Aloe Hercules will expose the punky inner structure and wounds are slow to heal.
Difficult, but not impossible to root. Let a cutting sit for three weeks to a month in a bright but indirect sun area. Plant in pure pumice or other drainage and water every two weeks until the cutting is well rooted. Then plant in cactus mix.

Special Interest

Aloe dichotoma x Aloe barbarae

Hummingbirds love aloes, many of which are pollinated by birds in their native habitat.

More Info

Come see the lovely Hercules we have growing at our SF store (pictured here against the red wall) next time you are in town!