Description
One look at Aloe ‘Tarantula’ PPAF and you might think it’s one part arachnid. Totally understandable. Given the shade-friendly plant’s name, its breeder completely agrees. This Altman Plants original hybrid’s pervasive, touchable, bristly texture and leaf coloring certainly brings to mind a big hairy spider. And you should feel no unease about gently tapping the plant’s hairs with your fingers, even if the same could be said about many tarantulas. In terms of succulents, as much as it is hairy, the easy-to-grow Aloe ‘Tarantula’ is by no means big. With its tight, compact growth, even as a clump-former, it can be kept as a houseplant in a cozy pot on a bright windowsill or on a patio. You might even see a pinkish cast to the foliage or teeth. It will take a considerable amount of shade, taking on a noticeably greener tint. Conversely it gets a bit darker brown or black in very good light. It gets its best look in bright, diffuse light. A spot on a patio that enjoys dappled light from a tree is one such prime spot. The tubular multicolor flowers —coral, peach and green — add a bright splash of color.
SHADE PREFERENCE: Medium
WATER PREFERENCE: Low
SOIL PREFERENCE: Porous
HARDINESS ZONE: USDA Zone 10
