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Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe maculata (Aiton) Haw
Synonym: Aloe disticha Miller, Aloe maculosa, Aloe perfoliata var. theta, Aloe perfoliata var. lambda, Aloe perfoliata var. saponaria, Aloe saponaria, Aloe saponaria var. latifolia, Aloe latifolia, Aloe leptophylla, Aloe leptophylla var. stenophylla, Aloe maculata Medikus, Aloe saponaria var. brachyphylla, Aloe saponaria var. ficksburgensis, Aloe saponaria var. saponaria, Aloe umbellata
Family: Asphodelaceae
Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe (Aloe maculata)
Show Larger Picture 		Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Frost Tolerance: The leaf tips get damaged below 28°F (-2°C), the early blossoms can also get damaged

Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Widespread from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa to Zimbabwe

Growth Habits: Short stemmed, clumping rosettes to 16 inches in diameter, 18 inches tall (45 cm)

Watering Needs: Little to regular water, needs good drainage

Propagation: Offsets, clumps heavily

Aloe saponaria is one of the most common species, stemless with spotted leaves and yellow to pink, orange or red flowers. Contrarily to Aloe vera, its sap should not be used on the skin, as it is irritating and can provoke dermatitis in sensitive people.
Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe (Aloe maculata)

Blooming Habits:
The Soap Aloe has orange flowers, that come in several flushes in early spring and summer.

References:
 Guide to the Aloes of South Africa

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